No Bail for Vernal Man Who Made Bomb Threats

by | Jul 28, 2016 | News | 0 comments


A Vernal man who threatened to use a bomb at a local business is behind bars and being held on no bail. According to the Vernal Police arresting statement, 38-year-old Joel Micah Lyda had gone into a local establishment and told an acquaintance that he was upset about a recent arrest and based on the outcome of that case he was planning to make a bomb in order to “get even”. In that conversation, Lyda explained that he would obtain a 15 foot fuse and was trying to decide whether to use plastic or metal containers and black powder or gunpowder. Lyda warned the acquaintance not to contact police, reminding her that he owns guns. The informant contacted police saying the she believed Lyda was planning to use a bomb at a local pizza place in Vernal. The court document later explains that Lyda was involved in a recent incident at the pizza place in which Lyda assaulted a juvenile employee because he believed his pizza was burned. Other incidents of violence at local businesses were also outlined including an incident in 2014 when Lyda pulled a gun on an employer and a separate incident when Lyda pulled a gun out at a local business and was talking about killing people. Vernal Police began their investigation regarding the bomb threat on July 19th and Lyda was arrested at Mountain America Credit Union on July 20th. He is charged with 2nd Degree Felony Threat of Terrorism and Misdemeanor charges of Possession or Use of a Controlled Substance, Possession or Use of Drug Paraphernalia, and Interference with an Arresting Officer. Lyda is scheduled to be in 8th District Court on


August 3rd


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