Posts Tagged ‘threats to life’
Bomb threats reported at multiple buildings in Springfield, Ohio
A bomb threat has prompted a major police response in Springfield, Ohio, on Thursday morning, according to the city commission office. The threat was sent via email “to multiple agencies and media outlets,” the office said. “Our primary concern is the safety and well-being of our employees and residents. We are working to address this…
Read MorePakistani National with Ties to Iran Charged in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate a Politician or U.S. Government Official
Asif Merchant, also known as Asif Raza Merchant, was indicted yesterday with attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries and murder-for-hire as part of a scheme to assassinate a politician or U.S. government official on U.S. soil. Law enforcement foiled the plot before any attack could be carried out. Merchant was previously…
Read MoreSandy man arrested after alleged bomb threat and damaging over 50 cars, police say
A Sandy man was arrested Monday night after police say went through the parking area of the Huntsman Mental Health Institute and damaged numerous vehicles. Officers located 54 damaged vehicles as of midday Tuesday and were still counting, said University of Utah Police Capt. Brian Lohrke. The damage on each vehicle ranges from smashed windows…
Read MoreNeighbors say Kentucky highway shooting suspect threatened them with rifle: “I’ll just kill you”
Neighbors of the Kentucky man who allegedly shot five people at random on Interstate 75 over the weekend and is now the subject of a multi-agency manhunt say the suspect, 32-year-old Joseph Couch, had previously pointed his rifle at them, acted erratically and even appeared to walk in circles outdoors while holding a rifle at…
Read MoreMaryland elections officials deal with threats of violence, turnover concerns ahead of presidential election
Since the last presidential election, Maryland has seen a concerning rise in turnover among our state’s election officials, with nearly half new to their positions, according to research from the Bipartisan Policy Center. As of January 2024, Maryland saw turnover in 11 voting jurisdictions. Turnover is also on the rise nationally, according to a CBS…
Read MoreNew York man sentenced to prison after thousands of harassing calls to Congress and threat to kill staffer
A New York man was sentenced Tuesday to 13 months in prison in connection with threatening phone calls he made to members of Congress and a threat to kill a staffer. The sentencing of Ade Salim Lilly, 35, included three years supervised release, the Justice Department said in a news release. Lilly’s attorney did not…
Read MoreColorado man arrested in connection with threats against Trump opponents on right-wing websites
A Colorado man has been arrested by the FBI and charged with making threats against election officials, a judge and federal law enforcement agents. Teak Brockbank, 45, of Cortez, was arrested Friday and charged with transmitting interstate threats . He will make his first court appearance Monday. An FBI special agent indicated in a redacted…
Read MoreMultiple Jewish organizations and doctors across Canada receive identical emailed threats
More than 100 synagogues, Jewish organizations and doctors in multiple cities across Canada were on high alert after they received the same threatening email Wednesday. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police confirmed threats were made to “a number of institutions, including synagogues and hospitals, across Canada.” “Law enforcement is also engaging with faith-based leaders to ensure…
Read More15-year-old charged after bomb threats made against his high school
A 15-year-old was charged after allegedly making bomb threats against his Maryland high school in May, police said. According to the Montgomery County Police Department, the teen allegedly worked with a 12-year-old boy from Pennsylvania to call in the threats to Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School, prompting the school to go into lockdown. The 15-year-old found…
Read MoreNew York man charged with weapon of mass destruction threat at Charleston, SC airport
A New York man and self-proclaimed internet “troll” was arrested Saturday at the Charleston International Airport for telling police he “had a bomb and a strap” in his possession, an incident report states. A “strap” is a slang term for a firearm. Thomas Anthony Brienza, 20, of Centereach, New York, was charged with possession or…
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