Posts Tagged ‘protective intelligence’
Latest threat against Governor Josh Shapiro involve Crips gang, State Police leader says
The commitment to combat political violence has increased in recent years after the shooting of Donald Trump in Butler and the arson attack on the Governor’s Residence last year. This week, Pennsylvania State Police uncovered a new threat against Governor Josh Shapiro and his wife, charging an SCI Camp Hill inmate with alleged gang ties…
Read MoreMinnesota man gets 2 life sentences for killing Democratic lawmaker and her husband
The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband was sentenced to spend the rest of his life in prison on Thursday, a little over a year after the political attacks. Vance Boelter, 59, was sentenced to two consecutive life terms plus 40 years in prison after pleading guilty…
Read MoreSecret Service has investigated 10,000 threats in 2026
U.S. Secret Service Director Sean Curran on Wednesday said the agency has opened more than 10,000 investigations this year into threats against protectees. Curren told reporters about the 40-percent rise, and when compared to last year, that the threat number is “off the charts.” “The environment has become very volatile, and that’s just across the…
Read MoreOmaha man held on bond after threats against Nebraska school and Governor’s family
The Omaha man accused of threatening violence against a Nebraska high school and Gov. Jim Pillen’s family was held on bond during a court appearance Monday. Ean Halstead, 32, is charged with felony terroristic threats and tampering with evidence in the incident. Columbus Catholic Schools reported a threatening comment toward Columbus Scotus and the governor’s…
Read MoreSupreme Court justices push Congress to boost security funding: “Threats have come very close”
Supreme Court Justices Elena Kagan and Amy Coney Barrett urged Congress on Tuesday to provide additional funding to enhance protection for the justices as they face a rise in threats, with Kagan warning that the “threats have come very close” for some members of the high court. Kagan and Barrett made rare back-to-back appearances before…
Read MoreUK police rearrest the suspect in Ann Widdecombe killing on terrorism suspicion
The killing of former British politician Ann Widdecombe is being investigated as a terrorist act, police said Monday. A 28-year-old man in custody on suspicion of murder was rearrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism, Counter Terrorism Policing South East said. Devon and Cornwall Police originally said the killing was not…
Read MoreMaryland Man Indicted on Domestic Terrorism Charges Against Federal Official and Others
The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced, today, that a Maryland man faces indictment in connection with domestic terrorism charges. Daniel Amos, 51, of Aberdeen, is charged with three counts of repeatedly making harassing telephone calls and one count of influencing, impeding, or retaliating against a federal official. Kelly O. Hayes, U.S. Attorney for the District of…
Read MoreGreece Arrests 3 in Connection With Bombings Targeting Governing Party
Greek counterterrorism police officers arrested three people on Friday in connection with recent bombings against members of the country’s conservative party that killed one person and injured several others, the authorities said. The bombings, on July 1 in Thessaloniki, targeted the homes of a parliamentary candidate for the governing New Democracy party, Afroditi Nestora, as…
Read MoreMan threatens to commit another arson attack at PA governor’s mansion: state police
A Delaware County man was arrested Wednesday after he was accused of threatening to commit an act of arson at the governor’s mansion in Harrisburg. Richard Franklin, 65, allegedly used an antisemitic slur while making the threat, according to Pennsylvania State Police. Franklin reportedly made the threat Tuesday while he was at Rep. Leanne Krueger’s…
Read MoreTwo more arrested in alleged plot to attack UFC event at White House
Two more men have been arrested since Friday in connection with what authorities say was a plot targeting this month’s Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House lawn, prosecutors said Monday. William Lee Spartacus Falkner was arrested in Washington state Friday, and Jordan W. Rincker was arrested in Missouri on Sunday, the Justice Department…
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