Man charged in church bomb scare

[Ian David]

August 8, 2007
By Carly A. Mullady Staff writer

A Hometown man faces criminal charges after he told an usher at Parkview Christian Church in Orland Park Sunday he had a bomb in his briefcase.

Frank M. Weber, 51, of South Kolin Ave., Hometown, was charged with a class three felony for disorderly conduct, Orland Park Police Cmdr. Chuck Doll said.

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"We asked police if people should evacuate, but they felt it would be best to carry on with things as normal or people could scramble if a bomb is mentioned," he said.

Harlow estimated about a third of the 3,500-member congregation was present at the time.

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