Posts Tagged ‘threats to life’
Fort Worth teen arrested in arson case also linked to school threats, extremist organization
Fort Worth police and the public became extremely concerned about threats circulating on social media earlier last week. One video included a man in a hockey mask in front of a Nazi flag, saying he was going to cause mass violence. The videos also said they were going to target multiple North Texas schools. 17-year-old…
Read MoreSikh activist in UK told to increase security over Hindu nationalist threats
Police have advised a high-profile Sikh activist in the UK to install security cameras at his home and reinforce door locks because of threats from Hindu nationalist elements. Paramjeet Singh Pamma, 52, said he had been visited by police and received verbal advice to increase his security due to intelligence suggesting threats to his safety.…
Read MoreMan jailed in New York for hoax bomb threats to UK hospitals and venues
A man has been jailed for a year in New York for calling in a series of hoax bomb threats, many of which targeted institutions in the UK. David Hart was prosecuted by US authorities after a joint investigation by Scotland Yard and the US department for homeland security. In recordings of some of the…
Read MoreFBI investigates social media threat targeting 14 Texas schools, including three in Austin
The FBI is investigating a social media threat targeting 14 schools across Texas, including three Austin Independent School District elementary campuses, district officials said Tuesday. The local FBI office notified Austin ISD Police about the threat, which included Andrews, Baranoff and Barrington elementary schools, according to letters sent to families at the affected campuses. The…
Read MoreReported mass shooting threat results in arrest of Breckenridge man, according to Summit County Sheriff’s Office
The Summit County Sheriff’s Office stated in a Facebook post Wednesday, Jan. 7, that its deputies arrested a man who reportedly made threats to carry out a mass shooting in Summit County. Deputies responded to the residence of Nathaniel Zabik on Jan. 7 after receiving reports that Zabik was threatening to kill himself and others.…
Read MoreCops: Columbine-obsessed teenager plotted shooting at rural Indiana high school
Police say a teenage girl who was obsessed with school shootings planned to kill as many people as possible at Morristown Jr./Sr. High School before turning the gun on herself. Shelby County Prosecutor Brad Landwerlen charged that girl, 17-year-old Alexis Pickett, with attempted murder, conspiracy to commit murder and intimidation. She has pleaded not guilty.…
Read MoreDes Moines man charged with threats against Medical Center
A Des Moines man has been arrested and charged with felony threats and harassment after allegedly making violent threats against Broadlawns Medical Center. Police say 49-year-old David Luna left a message Tuesday morning, in which he allegedly threatened to take a sawed-off shotgun and hand grenades to “kill” people at the hospital.Advertisement Authorities were able…
Read MoreSuspect in death threat against Kennedy Center president ordered held without bond
A Virginia man was hit with criminal charges on suspicion of threatening to kill a federal employee identified by Fox News as Richard Grenell, the interim president of the Kennedy Center and a special envoy for President Donald Trump. Scott Allen Bolger, 33, was charged with transmitting threats in interstate commerce and making false statements,…
Read MoreFormer San Antonio City Council staffer arrested for threats toward District 9 office, affidavit says
A staff member for a San Antonio City Council district office has been arrested on a terroristic threat charge, according to an email obtained by KSAT from City Manager Erik Walsh to Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and the city council. Bryan Naylor was arrested Monday, Bexar County court records show. Naylor, who was employed by…
Read MoreTeen arrested after threats cause multiple Minnesota schools to close
Multiple south metro high schools — closed Tuesday because of online threats — will be back open Wednesday. Both the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan District 196 and Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 made the announcements Tuesday afternoon after police gave updates saying there was no longer a threat to the public. The Apple Valley Police Department arrested a…
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