Posts by MCAC(Maryland Coordination and Analysis Center)
Suspect in custody after overnight arson at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence
A man is in custody in relation to the fire set at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s official residence in Harrisburg early Sunday, officials said. Cody Balmer, 38, was taken into custody and will be charged with attempted murder, terrorism, aggravated arson and aggravated assault against an enumerated person, Dauphin County Pennsylvania District Attorney Fran Chardo…
Read MoreDeath toll rises above 30 after Russian missile attack on Ukrainian city of Sumy
The strike comes less than a day after Russia and Ukraine’s top diplomats accused each other of violating a tentative US-brokered deal to pause strikes on energy infrastructure, underscoring the challenges of negotiating an end to the 3-year-old war. Over 30 people were killed after a Russian missile struck the Ukrainian city of Sumy on…
Read MoreManchester Arena Bomber’s Brother Is Accused of Attack on Prison Guards
The brother of the terrorist who bombed an Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, England, in 2017 was accused on Saturday of launching a violent attack inside a high-security jail where he was serving time for his own role in the concert bombing. The Prison Officers’ Association, a body representing prison staff across Britain, said the…
Read MoreFacing calls to disarm, Hezbollah ready to discuss weapons if Israel withdraws, senior official says
As calls for Lebanon’s Hezbollah to disarm gain momentum, a senior Hezbollah official told Reuters the group is ready to hold talks with the Lebanese president about its weapons if Israel withdraws from south Lebanon and stops its strikes. The prospect of talks aimed at securing Hezbollah’s disarmament – unimaginable when it was at the…
Read MoreBritish man’s tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document
A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government document used to identify members of a notorious Venezuelan gang – despite the man having no connection to the group. Pete Belton, 44, from Ilkeston says he was shocked to find his forearm featured in a Department of Homeland Security (DHS)…
Read MoreMontgomery County looking to curb hate crimes against nonprofit, faith-based groups
Montgomery County, Maryland, has been plagued with hate crimes that have targeted local nonprofit and faith-based organizations for years. Now the county is looking to extend a helping hand once again to help those who have been victimized or targeted. County Executive Marc Elrich announced that the county is awarding $1.2 million in security grants.…
Read MoreNorthern Michigan sheriff condemns death threats against utility workers
A northern Michigan sheriff is asking people to remain patient while utility workers continue to restore electricity to homes nearly two weeks after a devastating ice storm. An ice storm swept through the region from March 28 through March 30, bringing down thousands of trees and knocking out power to more than 150,000 people. Gov.…
Read MoreMan carrying explosive device in backpack arrested in Vancouver, police say
A man was arrested in Vancouver on Wednesday afternoon and police said they found an improvised explosive device in his backpack. At about 1 p.m., officers responded to the Bagley Downs neighborhood on 66th Avenue, just south of Highway 500, where they found a man wanted on several warrants. Police said they found a “small-fused…
Read MoreFlorida to charge would-be Trump assassination suspect with state-level attempted first-degree murder, terrorism
A man already jailed on federal charges of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate President Mr. Trump as he golfed last fall will face additional state terrorism and attempted murder charges, Florida’s attorney general said Thursday. Ryan Routh tried to undermine the country’s political system and will face state attempted first-degree murder and terrorism charges, Attorney…
Read MoreU.S. Extradites Alleged Co-Conspirator of 2008 Mumbai Terrorist Attacks to Face Charges in India
The United States on Wednesday extradited convicted terrorist Tahawwur Hussain Rana, a Canadian citizen and native of Pakistan, to stand trial in India on 10 criminal charges stemming from his alleged role in the 2008 terrorist attacks in Mumbai. Rana’s extradition is a critical step toward seeking justice for the six Americans and scores of…
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