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Texas authorities arrest suspect in thwarted plot to attack state Capitol
crime-and-public-safety14 hours ago

Texas authorities arrest suspect in thwarted plot to attack state Capitol

Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the FBI thwarted a planned violent attack on the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Authorities arrested 40-year-old Benny Caldera Jr. at his Converse residence early Wednesday morning after receiving credible intelligence on Tuesday evening. Caldera, who faces state and federal charges, was transferred to federal custody. The Capitol remains open, though security has been increased.

via NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth|
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Texas Authorities Foil Alleged Capitol Attack Plot, Suspect Released on Bond
crime-and-justice15 hours ago

Texas Authorities Foil Alleged Capitol Attack Plot, Suspect Released on Bond

Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested in Converse, Texas, after allegedly threatening to shoot up the Texas State Capitol in Austin. Authorities acted on a tip received Tuesday evening, leading to a SWAT arrest at 3 a.m. Wednesday. Caldera was charged with felony terroristic threat and later released on a $75,000 bond, though he remains in federal custody for additional charges. The Capitol remained open, but security was heightened.

via The Guardian|
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