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Unfolding Olney Mystery: Seven Women Tied to Philadelphia Probe
crime23 days ago

Unfolding Olney Mystery: Seven Women Tied to Philadelphia Probe

Seven women are linked to a sprawling Olney investigation centered on Eugene Horsch and his family home; five are missing and no bodies have been recovered. Authorities have reviewed more than a million digital images from the residence showing women at times alive and later appearing to be deceased, and have found chemicals, drugs, firearms, and urns with cremated remains. Horsch is in federal custody on gun-related charges; no charges have been filed in connection with the disappearances, and the FBI is aiding the effort as detectives urge anyone with information or potential connections to come forward.

Pa man charged in ISIS-inspired plot after online chatter and gun purchase
terrorism25 days ago

Pa man charged in ISIS-inspired plot after online chatter and gun purchase

A 21-year-old Pennsylvania man, Jonathan Hunter Kramer, was charged with obtaining a semiautomatic rifle to aid an ISIS-inspired attack after discussing attack strategies and explosives online on Telegram. Federal agents arrested him during a raid, uncovering weapons, ammunition, and extremist materials. Authorities say he had been plotting for months, including potential targets such as schools and other soft targets, and his activities were disrupted by law enforcement prior to any attack.

Pennsylvania man charged with obtaining rifle to aid ISIS attack, FBI alleges
crime25 days ago

Pennsylvania man charged with obtaining rifle to aid ISIS attack, FBI alleges

A 20-year-old Pennsylvania man, Jonathan Hunter Kramer, is charged with receipt or transfer of a firearm or ammunition knowing it would be used to commit a federal crime of terrorism on behalf of ISIS. Investigators say he bought a rifle in Gibsonia, acquired a disposable phone, checked into a hotel with cash, and visited a gun store, with online posts and his day-of actions forming probable cause. A DOJ/FBI news conference was planned to discuss the arrest and charges.

Warnings, court orders, and a gun: the Minneapolis shooter’s documented history
us-news1 month ago

Warnings, court orders, and a gun: the Minneapolis shooter’s documented history

In Minneapolis, Carlton Neal Johnson II opened fire at Shoreline Plaza, killing two and wounding five, after a history that included domestic-related cases, allegations of threats, and a court order barring firearm possession. NBC notes that Johnson’s convictions did not automatically disqualify him from carrying a gun, and that authorities had other avenues to restrict firearm access, underscoring gaps in how warnings and past conduct translate into gun restrictions.

CMP clears path to sell 100k-plus surplus M14 rifles
military1 month ago

CMP clears path to sell 100k-plus surplus M14 rifles

The Civilian Marksmanship Program has won authorization to sell more than 100,000 surplus M14 rifles, marking the first time the CMP will offer M14s. The rifles were originally serialized as fully automatic and must be converted to permanent semi-automatic under a government-approved process. First sales are expected in early 2027 after CMP builds up inventory, with an approximate price of $2,000 per rifle and a two-rifle-per-buyer limit. The CMP has a long history dating to 1903 and privatized in 1996 to sell surplus military firearms.

Gun-Access Dispute Precedes Bieniemy Family Shooting
sports2 months ago

Gun-Access Dispute Precedes Bieniemy Family Shooting

The Athletic reports that two days before Elijah Bieniemy allegedly shot his mother, he phoned police claiming his parents were withholding his firearms and that, as a certified UFC fighter, he needed them to defend himself. He faces charges including malicious wounding, use of a firearm in a felony, and discharge of a firearm inside a dwelling, and a mental-health evaluation has been ordered as Mia Bieniemy recovers in the hospital.

Bieniemy firearms dispute surfaces before alleged shooting in Virginia
sports2 months ago

Bieniemy firearms dispute surfaces before alleged shooting in Virginia

Records show a caller from the Bieniemy home said his parents were withholding his firearms two days before Mia Bieniemy was shot, as Elijah Bieniemy faces charges in connection with the incident; the investigation is ongoing, with prior welfare checks and a mental evaluation ordered for Elijah, while Chiefs coach Eric Bieniemy remains away from the team.

Armed suspect arrested near Trump golf course before fundraiser visit
world2 months ago

Armed suspect arrested near Trump golf course before fundraiser visit

Authorities arrested 38-year-old Jeanine John Taele near the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes ahead of President Trump's fundraising visit after officers found a pistol, a loaded 16-round magazine with hollow-point ammunition, and other weapons; Taele faces charges of carrying a concealed firearm and possession of armor-piercing/prohibited ammunition, and a search of his Downey home uncovered additional weapons and notebooks; the investigation—assisted by the FBI's Joint Terrorism Task Force, the LA County Sheriff's Department, and the Secret Service—continues with officials saying there was no identified credible threat to the public.

Four guns tied to Seattle Bite of Seattle shooting; teen’s ghost gun not linked to fatalities
crime2 months ago

Four guns tied to Seattle Bite of Seattle shooting; teen’s ghost gun not linked to fatalities

Preliminary court filings indicate the Bite of Seattle gunfire involved four different handguns, and the bullets that killed two bystanders did not originate from the 15-year-old suspect’s Polymer80 ghost gun. Police recovered 13 shell casings and found multiple 9mm rounds consistent with the teen’s gun, but autopsies suggest the Polymer80 was not the firearm used in the deaths of Ashley Whitehead and Carlos Villalba. The 19-year-old Junior Cee Niko-Semo, connected to the suspect, also died at the scene. The teen is charged with assault in the first degree with a firearm enhancement and unlawful possession, with prosecutors seeking to try him as an adult; investigators say the shooting appears linked to gang violence and a second unknown suspect remains at large. The investigation is ongoing.

3rd Circuit Finds NJ Assault Weapons Ban Unconstitutional
law2 months ago

3rd Circuit Finds NJ Assault Weapons Ban Unconstitutional

A Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled New Jersey's assault-weapons ban unconstitutional, marking the first federal appellate decision to strike down such bans under the Second Amendment and signaling potential Supreme Court influence as Bruen-related cases proceed; New Jersey says it will review options while lawmakers consider tighter restrictions.

Erdoğan’s revolver gift tests NATO’s security on the flight home
world3 months ago

Erdoğan’s revolver gift tests NATO’s security on the flight home

At the Ankara NATO summit, Turkish President Erdogan gave each leader a functional revolver with six live rounds and an export-control exemption note, triggering security headaches and complex logistics as some gifts stayed in Turkey while others were secured, decommissioned, or prepared for transport or museums; Von der Leyen’s gun will be donated to a military museum, Poland’s Nawrocki’s gun was secured, Canada’s Mark Carney reportedly took his revolver but left the ammunition, and Sweden’s Kristersson will have to move his weapon under applicable procedures.

Philly felon tied to missing women hoards hazardous stash, 55-gallon drum and Bundy note
us-news3 months ago

Philly felon tied to missing women hoards hazardous stash, 55-gallon drum and Bundy note

Philadelphia felon Eugene Horsch, 44, was arrested on drug and firearms charges after a joint FBI and city police search of his Olney home turned up a trove of dangerous chemicals, a 55-gallon drum, urns, hidden compartments, multiple guns with obliterated serial numbers, and a handwritten note referencing Ted Bundy. The investigation, sparked by a park ranger’s警 report, also found a fake DEA badge, an ID bearing a missing woman’s name used by his girlfriend, a bank card in a missing woman’s name, and a death certificate, prompting authorities to explore links to two missing women; the FBI is assisting in identifying the chemicals and the probe continues with no human remains reported at this time.

Olney Investigation Uncovers Chemicals, Firearms and Narcotics
crime3 months ago

Olney Investigation Uncovers Chemicals, Firearms and Narcotics

Philadelphia police and FBI investigators are probing a Chew Avenue home in Olney after chemicals, ammunition and narcotics were found, along with multiple firearms. 44-year-old Eugene Horsch is in custody on drug and firearms charges. The probe began after a park ranger disturbance near Independence Mall and involved fake DEA credentials; authorities found more than 120 ballistic items, a basement setup with chemicals (including a 55-gallon drum) and urns, with no bodies reported at this time. The investigation is ongoing.

Supreme Court widens gun rights, striking Hawaii’s public-carry limits
courts-and-law3 months ago

Supreme Court widens gun rights, striking Hawaii’s public-carry limits

In a 6-3 ruling, the Supreme Court struck down Hawaii’s public-carry restrictions, saying they violated the Second Amendment and signaling a Bruen-era expansion of gun rights. The decision adds to a string of rulings loosening firearm regulations and could influence carry rules in other states, continuing ongoing debates over gun policy.