Man with anti-Catholic manifesto taken into custody with explosives at cathedral
Man Arrested Outside Cathedral with Explosives Authorities in Washington, D.C., apprehended a New Jersey man who allegedly had hundreds of homemade explosives and significant anti-religious sentiments documented in a manifesto. This incident unfolded just hours before a high-profile event known as Red Mass, which was reportedly expected to attract some judges. Officers found 41-year-old Louis […]
A man threatened to blow up a tent with 200 explosives outside a church in DC where Supreme Court justices were present.
New Jersey Man Arrested with Explosives at Red Mass A man from New Jersey has been apprehended for allegedly possessing over 200 explosive devices near the annual Red Mass in Washington, D.C. Documents reveal he had a notebook outlining the Supreme Court justices expected to attend the event at the Cathedral of St. Matthew the […]
Tennessee man reportedly attempted to set off explosives while being apprehended, according to officers.
Tennessee Man Charged with Multiple Attempted Murders A Tennessee man, 54-year-old Kevin Wade O’Neill, is facing serious charges including multiple counts of attempted murder. The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reported that O’Neill was arrested on a Friday after allegedly threatening to kill local civil servants and law enforcement officials. When law enforcement officers arrived at […]
California man Mark Villanueva arrested for allegedly trying to support ISIS financially; explosives confiscated
FBI Arrests Man for Alleged Support of ISIS The FBI in Los Angeles announced on Friday the arrest of a federal agent who claimed to have sent a California man to ISIS. Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, 28, is facing charges for attempting to provide material support to foreign terrorist organizations. Living in Long Beach, Villanueva is […]
Man in California arrested for allegedly trying to fund ISIS; explosives taken.
FBI Arrests Man for Alleged Support of ISIS The FBI’s Los Angeles office announced on Friday the arrest of a man suspected of attempting to provide assistance to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS). The individual, Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, aged 28, faces charges relating to support for foreign terrorist organizations. Villanueva, a legal […]
Proof of Explosives Discovered in Arrest of Suspected ISIS Money Distributor
Arrest of Long Beach Man for Alleged Support of ISIS The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California has announced the arrest of a 28-year-old man from Long Beach, who allegedly sent 12 payments to the terrorist organization ISIS. Mark Lorenzo Villanueva, a legal permanent resident originally from the Philippines, has been accused […]
Rescue teams use explosives to save trapped and injured explorer from cave in Italy
Cave Explorer Rescued in Italy On a rather tense Sunday, a group of scientists found themselves in a precarious situation while exploring the Abiso Peipano caves in Italy. One of their own, a 62-year-old caveologist, became trapped due to a falling rock. This incident unfolded more than 130 feet below ground, resulting in a head […]
Man with the biggest collection of completed explosives in FBI history admits guilt
A man from Virginia has pleaded guilty in federal court to charges related to possessing a short, unregistered barrel rifle and an unregistered destructive device. This comes after he was accused of stockpiling an unprecedented number of completed explosives, as noted by the FBI, and making threats against a politician. Authorities discovered approximately 150 pipe […]
Airport scanners are more effective at detecting liquid explosives, yet many do not have them.
Travelers are feeling hopeful about a proposed change that could eliminate the hassle of liquid restrictions at American airports. However, it’s worth noting that over a third of airports in the U.S. still haven’t upgraded their screening technologies to efficiently identify liquid explosives that pose a threat to flights. Sure, it’s annoying to have to […]
Protesters Aim Fireworks and Explosives at Federal Officers
Portland Riots Target Law Enforcement On Wednesday night in Portland, groups of individuals confronted law enforcement with fireworks and explosives. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released video footage showing the unrest, which stemmed from opposition to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities. DHS reported that “last night, the Portland riots violently targeted federal law […]