Suspect who used his own first name in Southern California bomb threat, hate crime arrested
The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested a man after he allegedly called the National Suicide Hotline and threatened to bomb a local trans organization.
Authorities say 60-year-old Henry Nolkemper has been charged with making a false bomb threat, and criminal threats with a hate crime enhancement.
On March 28, Nolkember allegedly called the hotline around 9:25 p.m., referring to himself, as “Henry,” and made numerous statements about bombing the Trans-Latina Coalition on Juneteenth. He also threatened to set the building on fire using gasoline, and made references to attacking the pride parade in June, LAPD said.
An investigation was launched by detectives, who were able to locate the suspect’s phone number. Authorities say they had a lengthy conversation with Nolkember and were able to discover his identity and his tentative address.
After several unsuccessful attempts to locate the 60-year-old, officers finally caught a break in the case. Officers determined Nolkember’s last known address and set up surveillance near the property.
On April 11, LAPD was able to make contact with Nolkember by phone and secured a surrender and arrest.
Nolkember is being held without bail.
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