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13 improvised explosive devices found at home of man arrested near Pennsylvania “No Kings” protest, DA says
Investigators said they found 13 improvised explosive devices, including pipe bombs, inside the home of a man who was heavily armed and arrested near a “No Kings” protest in West Chester, Pennsylvania, over the weekend, after previously saying seven explosives were discovered. Kevin Krebs, 31, is now facing weapons of mass destruction and dozens of…
Read MoreArmed man arrested at Nashville’s ‘No Kings’ protest had long fascination with Nazis, mass murder
An armed man arrested Saturday during Nashville’s “No Kings” protest has a long history of fascination with Nazis and mass murderers, and he was already on the FBI’s radar, NewsChannel 5 Investigates has learned. Elijah Millar, 19, of Murfreesboro, was arrested Saturday after he “brandished” a handgun while clashing with a few of the thousands…
Read More2 court security officers stabbed at criminal courthouse in Manhattan
Two court security officers were stabbed while screening people at the metal detectors at the Manhattan criminal courthouse on Monday morning, according to a state courts spokesperson. One court officer was slashed in the face and the other was slashed in the neck, according to law enforcement sources. Both were taken to a local hospital…
Read MorePipe bomb found in home of man arrested at ‘No Kings’ rally in West Chester
A pipe bomb was found as police searched the home of the man who was arrested while carrying weapons at the ‘No Kings’ rally in West Chester, Pa. Kevin Krebs, 31, was taken into custody in the 100 block of High Street on Saturday. The pipe bomb was discovered when investigators went to Krebs’ home…
Read MoreMinnesota suspect attempted to kill two other state lawmakers, officials say
A man who is accused of killing a Democratic state lawmaker and her husband, and injuring another state lawmaker and his wife, allegedly attempted to kill two other state lawmakers, Minnesota officials said on Monday. Vance Luther Boelter, 57, who is charged with fatally shooting Melissa Hortman, a Minnesota Democrat, and her husband, Mark, visited…
Read MoreProtester shot and killed at ‘No Kings’ rally in Utah, police say
A man who was believed to be part of a peacekeeping team for the “No Kings” protest in Salt Lake City shot at a person who was brandishing a rifle at demonstrators, striking both the rifleman and a bystander who later died at the hospital, authorities said Sunday. Police took the alleged rifleman, Arturo Gamboa,…
Read More11 NYPD vehicles set ablaze, undetonated explosives found in Brooklyn
The NYPD is searching for a masked suspect seen fleeing the scene after at least 11 police vehicles went up in flames early Thursday morning. When officers went to investigate, they found undetonated explosive devices, similar to M-80s, on three other cars around the charred NYPD vehicles in Brooklyn. The vehicles caught fire in the…
Read MoreSeven killed in wave of bomb, gun attacks across southwest Colombia
Southwest Colombia has been rocked by a series of explosions and gun attacks near police stations that have left at least seven people dead, according to police, an apparent coordinated attack that authorities have blamed on rebel groups. The attacks hit Cali – the country’s third-largest city – and the nearby towns of Corinto, El…
Read MoreMan arrested for making threats against West Palm Beach police officers
A Palm Beach Gardens man was arrested Wednesday and charged with threatening to kill multiple members of the West Palm Beach police. “Including the chief of police, the deputy chief, an assistant chief, a major, multiple lieutenants, officers, and professional staff members,” said West Palm Beach Police Deputy Chief Tony Shearer. Investigators said the threat…
Read MoreArmy tanks, vehicles arrive in Jessup en route to parade in DC
The squadron of Army tanks that will parade down Constitution Avenue next weekend arrived Monday in Maryland. The tanks and other military-style vehicles were unloaded in Jessup after making the long trip from Texas. The celebration of the Army’s 250th anniversary is Saturday and it coincides with President Donald Trump’s 79th birthday. Army officials have…
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