Woman accused of ‘April Fools joke’ at Navistar could face a year in prison if found guilty

CLARK COUNTY — Investigators say being found guilty in a prank involving a reported active shooter could result in someone serving up to a year in prison.

Pamela Sisco allegedly caused the Navistar Plant to shut down on April Fools Day after she claimed there was an active shooter at the facility in Clark County, investigators said.

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Sisco is now charged with a fifth degree felony of inducing panic, something she could face up to a year in prison for.

“A fifth degree felony carries a maximum sentence of 12 months in the Ohio State Penitentiary system. She could receive any sentence from Community Control to the maximum of 12 months,” said Clark County Prosecutor Dan Driscoll.

“If convicted, the judge would select a sentence based on a number of factors including the seriousness of the offense and the defendant’s criminal record.”

Navistar officials said they placed Sisco on immediate suspension pending their internal review and the legal investigation.

She declined to comment when News Center 7 reporter Mike Campbell reached out to her.

Sisco is expected back in court Monday April 12.

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