Billy Joe Cagle was apprehended at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport after his family reported his threats to “shoot up” the airport. Atlanta Police arrested Cagle within minutes of the notification and found a loaded AR-15 rifle in his truck. Authorities credited Cagle’s family for immediately alerting law enforcement, averting a potential tragedy. Cagle is facing multiple charges including terroristic threats and possession of a firearm by a felon.
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Authorities in Stanton, Kentucky, arrested Stephan Marcum, 58, for allegedly constructing a Halloween display featuring mock bodies of local officials. The ghoulish display included a figure hanging from a noose labeled “District Judge,” along with other officials. The display, which appeared to be a result of an ongoing dispute about Marcum’s failure to meet zoning requirements, led to charges of intimidating a witness and making terroristic threats. Marcum, who has a history of sanitation issues, was set to be arraigned when the presiding judge had to recuse himself due to a separate zoning case involving Marcum.
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A Texas man, Jeremy Fistel, has been arrested and indicted on 22 counts for allegedly making terroristic threats against New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Prosecutors claim Fistel sent threatening messages and voicemails to Mamdani’s office from June to July, including anti-Muslim sentiments and violent threats. Authorities were able to track the calls and messages back to Fistel’s cell phone and email. If convicted, Fistel could face up to 15 years in prison for the top charge.
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