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MARICOPA COUNTY, Ariz. - A woman was arrested after she reportedly threatened to tie up and set fire to employees at Maricopa County Animal Care and Control (MCACC) .

What we know:

Katie Michelle Dickson, 37, of Vancouver, Washington , turned herself in to the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office after an arrest warrant was issued.

Court documents allege Dickson called the shelter 18 times in the span of about 40 minutes in June 2024.

"In these calls, Dickson allegedly threatened arson, murder, and sexual violence against employees. Most of the calls were recorded," the county said.

Dickson bonded out of jail and is due back in court on Oct. 21.

"The Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office and Maricopa County Attorney’s Office worked collaboratively to evaluate evidence

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