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Oduwole released from Madison County Jail
Issue date: 7/25/07 Section: News
SIUE student Olutosin O. Oduwole has been released from custody.
Oduwole was arrested Friday, July 20, on felony charges of theft over $300 and computer fraud. The Madison County State's Attorney later charged Oduwole with misdemeanor unauthorized possession of a weapon on state property and alleged attempt to make a terrorist threat, a felony charge. He was held on $1.1 million bond.
The charges stemmed from an incident involving a note found in his vehicle, which had been abandoned on North University Drive. According to police, rap lyrics and an apparent threat to a university were included in the handwritten note.
Oduwole was released at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday from the Madison County Jail, according to a university press release. He has been ordered to remain at least 1,500 feet away from the SIUE campus.
Oduwole was arrested Friday, July 20, on felony charges of theft over $300 and computer fraud. The Madison County State's Attorney later charged Oduwole with misdemeanor unauthorized possession of a weapon on state property and alleged attempt to make a terrorist threat, a felony charge. He was held on $1.1 million bond.
The charges stemmed from an incident involving a note found in his vehicle, which had been abandoned on North University Drive. According to police, rap lyrics and an apparent threat to a university were included in the handwritten note.
Oduwole was released at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday from the Madison County Jail, according to a university press release. He has been ordered to remain at least 1,500 feet away from the SIUE campus.
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Ryan
posted 8/08/07 @ 1:22 PM CST
I'm just wondering how in the world this guy posted bail??? I know that you only have to actually put up 10% to get out, but still, that's $110,000. Amazing. (Continued…)
Concerned Mom
posted 8/08/07 @ 4:06 PM CST
Please clarify the terms of the order to stay away from SIUE. I would certainly hope that the specified 1500 refers to miles, not feet. This doesn't seem like much of a deterrent to me!
former SIUE Faculty
posted 8/08/07 @ 6:29 PM CST
I remind all that read this, a person is inoocent until proven guilty. I seriously wonder if this young man is guilty of anything he's been charged with. (Continued…)
Cory
posted 8/08/07 @ 10:11 PM CST
I really could care less if he post the bond. throw his ass back in jail!
Sam
posted 8/09/07 @ 7:11 PM CST
This is the most racist and ridiculus charge I have ever heard of. I know Tosin personally and he is in no way a threat as a terror. They found rap lyrics and painted him to be a threat of terror because his last name is Oduwule. (Continued…)
Heather Czerniak
posted 8/11/07 @ 3:49 PM CST
This kid belongs back in jail! Innocent until proven guilty, yes, but he'd certainly be capable of a lot of things while he's out on bail.
Philip Dennis
posted 8/14/07 @ 4:20 PM CST
Let's be clear,
Olutosin had never touched the guns. He was purchasing from a distributor, who would ship them to a distributor, and they would ship to the third party purchaser. (Continued…)
jasonhooker2007@yahoo.co.uk
posted 8/22/07 @ 8:11 AM CST
jasonhooker2007@yahoo.co.uk jasonhooker2007@yahoo.co.uk jasonhooker2007@yahoo.co.uk jasonhooker2007@yahoo.co.uk jasonhooker2007@yahoo.co.uk jasonhooker2007@yahoo. (Continued…)
Jesse
posted 8/24/07 @ 1:40 AM CST
Ok for one what does the name Oduwule have anything to with this this? Number two how is this being racist if someone says they are goin to shoot up the school worst then VTech and leaves a ransom note. (Continued…)
dammie
posted 11/19/07 @ 4:05 AM CST
Nigerians out here, lets not decieve ourselves, THIS GUY CRAZEEYYY, i write rap too, with a lil gunplay, but not likt threatening VA Tech kinda shooting, and oredering more guns ! after already owning four, what else do you need to be suspicious? this is not racist, matter of fact theat boy need to be locked away and evaluated. (Continued…)
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