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New Mexico Woman Arrested for False Bomb Threat on Flight

4/13/2026

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Brooke Ayers, 47, was arrested in New Mexico for falsely claiming ex-boyfriend carried a bomb onto a flight after their breakup.
Ayers allegedly contacted American Airlines, prompting diversion at Roswell Air Center.
The ex-boyfriend, from Indiana, was detained while authorities searched his rental car and no explosives were found.
Following the report, Ayers threatened police and resisted arrest, facing charges including making a bomb scare and assaulting a peace officer.

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Brooke Ayers, 47, was arrested in New Mexico for falsely claiming ex-boyfriend carried a bomb onto a flight after their breakup.
Ayers allegedly contacted American Airlines, prompting diversion at Roswell Air Center.
The ex-boyfriend, from Indiana, was detained while authorities searched his rental car and no explosives were found.
Following the report, Ayers threatened police and resisted arrest, facing charges including making a bomb scare and assaulting a peace officer.