Posts Tagged ‘protective intelligence’
Security recommendations for PA Governor’s Residence were not implemented before arson attack
Several dozen kids searched for easter eggs two days after Easter in an event that was delayed by an arsonist’s attack on the Pennsylvania Governor’s Residence, but it was not derailed. “To see the smiles on these kids’ faces just brings such joy after obviously a really emotional week or so,” said Governor Josh Shapiro…
Read MoreSouth Carolina man faces charges for sending threats to a public official through Facebook
A South Carolina man is facing charges after threatening to kill a public official and his family through Facebook. The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division charged 31-year-old Daniel Aaron Ledford with financial identity fraud, stalking, and threatening the life of a public official on April 17. The Horry County Police Department requested the SLED investigation.…
Read MoreAlleged arsonist targeted Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro over Palestine, search warrant says
The suspected arsonist who allegedly tried to kill Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro decided to firebomb his official residence because of “what he wants to do to the Palestinian people,” according to a search warrant signed by Pennsylvania State Police. Investigators obtained several warrants as part of the investigation into the early Sunday morning arson attack,…
Read MoreMan arrested after threatening Tulsi Gabbard and her husband
A man is facing a federal charge after allegedly threatening to kill Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and her husband, the Department of Justice announced on Monday. Aliakbar Mohammad Amin, 24, of Lilburn, Georgia, allegedly sent threatening text messages about Gabbard and her husband, Abraham Williams, between March 29 and April 1, the Justice…
Read MorePennsylvania Man Charged with Making Threats to Assault and Murder President Donald J. Trump, Other U.S. Officials, and Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents
Shawn Monper, 32, a resident of Butler, Pennsylvania, has been charged by federal criminal complaint with making threats to assault and murder President Donald J. Trump, other U.S. officials, and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. “I want to applaud the outstanding and courageous investigative work of the FBI and the Butler Township Police…
Read MoreJudge denies bail for man accused of setting fire at Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro’s residence
A man who allegedly scaled an iron security fence in the middle of the night, eluded police and set fire to the Pennsylvania governor’s mansion was denied bail Monday as he faced charges including attempted homicide, terrorism and arson. Cody Balmer spoke with a public defender at times as he appeared in court late Monday…
Read MoreWisconsin teen allegedly killed parents in extremist plot to assassinate Trump, FBI says
A Wisconsin teen allegedly killed his parents to “obtain the financial means and autonomy necessary” to kill President Donald Trump and overthrow the U.S. government, federal authorities said in court documents. Nikita Casap, 17, was arrested in March and charged with two counts of first-degree murder and two counts of hiding a corpse, according to…
Read MoreSuspect 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 MoreCalifornia Man Pleads Guilty to Attempted Murder of Supreme Court Justice in Maryland
Nicholas John Roske, 29, of Simi Valley, California, pleaded guilty today to attempting to kill a U.S. Supreme Court Justice. “This calculated attempt on the life of a sitting U.S. Supreme Court Justice was a heinous attack on the Court itself,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Anyone who thinks they can use violence or intimidation…
Read MoreDHS arrests man in McKinney accused of making terroristic threats against Homeland Security Secretary, ICE
A North Texas man is in custody, accused of making terroristic threats against the Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and ICE agents. Homeland Security Investigations announced the arrest of Robert King Wednesday, saying he was taken into custody in McKinney after making “alarming” posts to Facebook. A DHS spokesperson said the agency was assisted…
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