Residents at an assisted living facility were evacuated when a white substance and a sign saying Anthrax was found
- Travis Uresk
- Jun 27
- 3 min read
by Travis Uresk
6-27-25
| Vernal, Utah | June 26th, 2025 |
Police were dispatched to 1820 W 1500 S on a report of a white substance that had been spread throughout the hallway of the building, and a sign had been posted claiming the substance was possibly Anthrax.
All the residents of Daniels Crossing had to be evacuated from the building due to the threat of Anthrax poisoning.
Law enforcement, along with fire department personnel certified in hazardous materials, responded and then collected a sample. The sample was tested and determined not to be Anthrax. It was determined to be Borax.
Prior to determining this, residents of the complex stated that the suspect, 70-year-old Evelyn Dorlee Collins, was previously in possession of a firearm. She caused the police to respond multiple times a day for about a week before this incident.
These incidents had progressively increased in intensity, ranging from disorderly conduct to suicidal ideation and welfare checks.
After determining the substance was Borax, law enforcement made entry into the building. Police observed Borax in several areas inside the building. Borax was scattered from the entryway on the south end of the building to the end of the hall on the north side of the building.
A substantial amount had been placed on the admin office door, which is located in the foyer. Above the office door was a note that claimed the substance was possibly Anthrax. Footprints in the white substance were seen leading to Evelyn's apartment.
Police spoke with management and learned that Evelyn was served with an eviction notice.
Music was heard coming from Evelyn's Apartment, and the song "Hurt" by Johnny Cash begins with the lyrics, "I hurt myself today."
Police knocked on the door and didn't hear any movement. An officer kicked the door open and made entry. Police entered the room, identifying themselves as they entered and cleared all available rooms.
In the kitchen was a bag with a sign that said “Toxic.”
Evelyn's bedroom door was locked and had to be kicked in. Evelyn was lying in bed, and police determined she was in good health.
As she was being placed into custody, she stated, "I expected it because I called a maybe terrorist attack with Anthrax."
Evelyn was asked by the police why she put a sign saying it was Anthrax. She stated that it was her understanding that she would be sent to Federal Prison instead of State Prison, and she used the word "Anthrax" to get someone's attention.
Evelyn was booked into Uintah County Jail on the charge of Threat of Terrorism. This charge is classified as a 2nd Degree Felony for Evelyn, implying a threat by using the word Anthrax, which is a weapon of mass destruction.
The current offense is a felony. The court finds substantial evidence to support the charge and finds clear and convincing evidence that Evelyn Dorlee Collins would constitute a significant danger to any other individual or the community or is likely to flee the jurisdiction of the court if released on bail.
Therefore, the court orders that Evelyn Dorlee Collins is to be held without bail.
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