William Bouvay Jr., the man who allegedly called in a bomb threat to the East Baton Rouge Parish 911 Call Center, has been indicted by a federal grand jury, according to U.S. Attorney and Baton Rouge District Attorney offices.
Bouvay, 42, is being charged with willfully conveying false information concerning the attempt to destroy property by means of explosives. If found guilty, he could face 10 years in jail and a $250,000 fine.
According to the Associated Press, Bouvay also faces a state charge of communicating false information of a planned bombing that could add up to 20 years to his sentence.
Bouvay was arrested Tuesday night after authorities tracked down the deactivated cell phone he used to make the threat. According to the Associated Press, Bouvay admitted to making the call after he was arrested.
He is being held at the EBR Parish jail on a $1 million bond.