Couple arrested after trying to blow up car with flaming tampons

Armed with flaming tampons, two young Pennsylvanians attempted to blow up a vehicle after severely vandalising it, according to police. The bizarre January 7 incident outside a bar in Metal Township resulted in the arrest of Patricia Deshong, 25, and Quentin Deshong, 22, on a variety of charges, including attempted arson, public drunkenness, and criminal mischief.

According to State Police troopers, the Deshongs seriously damaged a 2006 Ford Fusion, which had its windshield and windows either cracked or broken, was covered with dents, and had blood on the front passenger seat. The car’s bonnet was also open and various hoses had been disconnected.



As for the flaming tampons, a probable cause affidavit notes that investigators “discovered that the petrol cap was removed and tampons were used to possibly ignite the tank." Additionally, “Tampon was used in the engine compartment where the oil fill cap is located.” Since “ashes were at the gas cap area and the oil fill cap area,” troopers concluded that the tampons had been set ablaze at each spot.

The affidavit does not indicate why the Deshongs allegedly vandalised the vehicle, which is owned by Falon Clark. When the Deshongs arrived at the police station, troopers reported, Patricia “made threats stating that she was going to f*cking kill” a trooper following her release. As a result, she was charged with making terroristic threats. The Deshongs spent a few days behind bars before they each posted $25,000 bond to secure their release last Tuesday.