Posts Tagged ‘threats to life’
US Capitol Police chief says threats to lawmakers keep rising
U.S. Capitol Police Chief Michael Sullivan has requested the department’s first budget over $1 billion, pointing to increasing security demands and rising threats against members of Congress. “The threat environment continues to grow,” Sullivan said Tuesday during testimony to the House Appropriations Legislative Branch subcommittee. Sullivan said last year his department investigated nearly 15,000 concerning…
Read MoreZoo Miami reopens following 3 days of bomb threats; Miami International Mall also targeted
Zoo Miami has reopened after it received bomb threats for three days in a row, prompting them to close their doors, and it wasn’t the only South Florida location that was targeted over the weekend. 7News cameras on Monday morning captured a heavy police presence at the entrance of the zoo, which is located at…
Read MoreMan arrested at Michigan City church with explosive devices, firearm
A man was arrested at a Michigan City Church and is facing multiple charges, including Attempted Murder and Possession of a Destructive Device or Explosive. Matthew Schutz,41, was sitting with parishioners at the Full Gospel Church in the 2700 block of Ohio Street on March 11. Schutz attempted to flee the scene as police approached…
Read MoreMan accused of flamethrower arson attempt on Tesla shop held on bail
A Portland man accused in federal court of making threats online is now charged in state court with using a flamethrower to try to set fire to a Tesla business in South Portland and stealing from his former employer in Washington County. Multnomah County Circuit Judge Adrian Brown on Monday ordered Travis William Juhr, 41,…
Read MoreTwo students arrested for alleged false reports of active shooter, explosives after Adams City HS incident
Two students have been arrested for allegedly falsely reporting an active shooter and a bomb threat at Adams City High School on Wednesday afternoon, Commerce City Police Department announced Wednesday evening. “For many, calls of this nature are their worst nightmare. Whether a first responder, a parent, a teacher or a student— most will never…
Read MoreReports of Iran drone threats against California ‘not credible,’ but considered following U.S. strikes
There were no specific threats of Iranian drone attacks being planned against California, five law enforcement sources familiar with the reports told NBC News Wednesday, following other media reports that Iran sought to bombard California with drones launched from a ship offshore in retaliation for the U.S. military strikes that began last week. Local, state,…
Read MorePct. 4 deputies arrest bomb threat suspect in Cypress, recover assault rifle, bomb-making components
Pct. 4 deputies arrested a suspect in Cypress who threatened to bomb Highway 290, authorities said. According to Constable Mark Herman’s Office, deputies responded to the 21900 block of Bronze Leaf Drive in reference to a bomb threat where the caller said he was planning to detonate explosive devices and conduct a mass shooting. Court…
Read MoreSocial media account touting Khalistani extremism claims responsibility for death of Windsor, Ont., woman
A social media account promoting Sikh extremist views is claiming responsibility for the stabbing of a woman in the southwestern Ontario town of LaSalle this week. LaSalle police on Wednesday identified 45-year-old Nancy Grewal of Windsor, Ont., as the victim in the stabbing. She died March 3 in the area of Todd Lane. On social…
Read MoreMan charged with terrorism threats after reported bomb scare at Dallas County Courthouse
A Dallas County man is facing felony charges after authorities say he made a bomb threat against the Dallas County Courthouse earlier this year. Ryan Van Gorp is charged with two counts of threat of terrorism, a Class D felony under Iowa law. According to the Dallas County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified early Feb.…
Read MoreMcFarland police arrest 13-year-old over alleged threats to shoot at unknown school
A 13-year-old boy was arrested after allegedly making threats to shoot at an unknown school in McFarland. The McFarland Police Department said on Friday, March 6, 2026, officers received information about a 13-year-old boy making threats to shoot at an unknown school in McFarland. The juvenile threatened to shoot up a school on Tuesday, March…
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