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Ex-Louisiana police officer pleads guilty to terrorism conspiracy
A former Marine and New Iberia police officer has pleaded guilty to a federal terrorism conspiracy charge, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Louisiana. Prosecutors said Micah James Legnon, who also used the aliases “Kateri” and “Black Witch,” joined an anti-government group whose members discussed plans to carry out an…
Read MoreColdwater man charged with making threats against police and other community targets
A Coldwater man has been charged with making a false report or threat of terrorism after allegedly threatening to carry out mass violence against law enforcement and community targets. 28-year-old Michael Paul Young, was arraigned in Branch County District Court , where Magistrate Valerie White set his bond at $250,000 cash or surety. Because Young…
Read MoreFormer Prince George’s County deputy accused of providing explosives to Annapolis man
A former Prince George’s County sheriff’s lieutenant who once led the agency’s K-9 unit has been charged with providing explosives and technical guidance to a man accused of manufacturing dozens of explosive devices, according to court documents. Micah Sam, a longtime sheriff’s deputy who received specialized explosives training during his law enforcement career, is accused…
Read MoreMan arrested after incident with Ohio Democratic gubernatorial nominee, police say
A 38-year-old Ohio man was arrested Sunday after allegedly “pushing his way” through a crowd at a fair where Amy Acton, the Democratic gubernatorial nominee in Ohio, was speaking, according to authorities. The suspect, identified by police as Patrick Havas, allegedly knocked two people to the ground before being taken into custody, according to the…
Read MoreTwo bomb-disposal officers injured in attempted attack on French Mayor
Municipal employees in Fameck, located just a few kilometres from Luxembourg, immediately contacted the authorities after receiving the threatening letter. Staff quickly recognised the handwriting, which matched previous anonymous messages sent to the mayor over recent years. Specialist bomb disposal officers from Nancy were called in to analyse the powder found inside the envelope. During…
Read MoreFederal prisoner serving terrorism sentence in Kentucky gets additional 230 months for stabbing
A federal inmate serving time in Kentucky for supporting a terrorist organization will remain behind bars after receiving a new sentence for attempted murder. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 42-year-old Mufid Elfgeeh was serving a 270-month sentence for attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization when staff at U.S.…
Read MoreWoman killed, man wounded in random Times Square stabbing; NYPD fatally shoots suspect
New York City police fatally shot an apparently emotionally disturbed woman after she allegedly stabbed two people in Times Square in a “random and unprovoked” attack, authorities said. One victim, a 32-year-old woman, died at a hospital, police said. A 68-year-old man was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries and has since stabilized, officials…
Read MoreOklahoma troopers arrest wife of Crestview man killed by SWAT on explosives charge
The spouse of a Crestview man killed in a SWAT-involved incident earlier this month was arrested last week in Oklahoma after being stopped with guns and an explosive device, according to authorities. The Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office announced Monday that 24-year-old Madeline Haner was arrested last Tuesday by Oklahoma Highway Patrol on a charge of:…
Read MoreMan dies after detonating explosive device as officers approach Sumner property
A 46-year-old man died after detonating an explosive device as officers approached him at a Sumner property following a domestic violence call in Puyallup on Wednesday, police said. Puyallup police received a 911 call at about 3 p.m. from a 45-year-old woman reporting a domestic violence incident at her apartment. Officers responded, but the male…
Read MoreExplosive devices found in a SoCal boy’s home after school threat, officials say
A Santa Barbara County sheriff’s bomb squad was dispatched to the home of a youth after threats were made to a school, according to authorities. Two explosive devices were recovered from the boy’s home Saturday, and officials said the “potential school threat” had been thwarted. Raquel Zick, a spokesperson for the county Sheriff’s Office, declined…
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