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crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Vancouver Ballot Box Explosion: Police Hunt Suspect in Fiery Attack

A video from C-TRAN cameras shows an explosion at a ballot box in Vancouver, Washington, shortly after a car drove away, which officials are calling a 'bombing.' The FBI is leading the investigation into this and other similar incidents in the area. Despite the attack, voter turnout at ballot drop boxes has increased. The Clark County Auditor's office has recovered 494 ballot remnants from the damaged box, with most being identifiable.

via KOMO News|

#ballot-box #crime #explosion

crime1 year ago•1 min saved

Vancouver Ballot Box Explosion: Police Hunt Suspect in Fiery Attack

A video from C-TRAN cameras shows a ballot box explosion in Vancouver, Washington, shortly after a car drove away, prompting an FBI-led investigation. The incident, described as a 'bombing,' is part of a series of incendiary attacks on ballot boxes in the area. Despite the explosion, voter turnout at drop boxes has increased, with most ballots recovered and identified. Authorities are working to hold those responsible accountable.

via KATU|

#ballot-box #crime #explosion

crime1 year ago•2 min saved

Ballot Box Fires Raise Election Security Concerns in Pacific Northwest

New security footage reveals a suspect in their 30s or 40s attaching an incendiary device to a ballot box in Vancouver, Washington, which ignited shortly after they fled. The attack, captured on multiple cameras, occurred early on October 28, 2024, and resulted in hundreds of ballots being destroyed. The suspect, believed to have expertise in metal fabrication, is linked to a similar attack in Portland an hour later. Authorities are searching for a dark-colored Volvo S-60, identified as the suspect's vehicle.

via Oregon Public Broadcasting|

#ballot-box #crime #incendiary-attack

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russian Voters' Ballot Box Vandalism Sparks Election Day Chaos"

In at least five regions of Russia, voters have been reported spilling green antiseptic dye into ballot boxes during the presidential election, prompting the Central Election Commission to call for security upgrades. Several individuals have been arrested in connection with these incidents, with potential charges of obstruction of voting rights carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison. President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure re-election to a fifth term, with all real opposition barred from the ballot.

via The Moscow Times|

#ballot-box #election #green-dye

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

"Russian Election Chaos: Ballot Box Vandalism Spreads Across the Country"

Russian election authorities reported multiple incidents of voters spilling green antiseptic dye into ballot boxes during the presidential election, prompting calls for security upgrades. Several individuals have been arrested and face potential prison sentences for obstructing voting rights. President Vladimir Putin is expected to secure re-election to a fifth term, with all real opposition barred from the ballot.

via The Moscow Times|

#ballot-box #election #green-dye