US EditionPolice: Katy Man Arrested in Connection to Texas Lawmaker Threat Before Protest
- On Saturday, Texas authorities arrested a man in Fayette County after receiving a credible threat against legislators attending the 'No Kings' protest at the Austin State Capitol.
- The arrest followed a report from a concerned citizen who said the suspect intended to harm state lawmakers, prompting DPS to investigate and evacuate the Capitol grounds around 1 p.m.
- Troopers stopped the suspect's vehicle near La Grange at about 1:30 p.m. for speeding, seized a handgun, and took the man into custody for questioning about the threat.
- Governor Greg Abbott described the situation as involving a man 'on the Capitol grounds with a gun' who appeared to pose a credible threat, but DPS noted no charges related to the threat have been filed so far.
- The incident increased calls from Texas Democrats for immediate protective measures for lawmakers following shootings of Minnesota lawmakers earlier the same day, with investigations and precautions ongoing.
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Man arrested in threat against lawmakers before ‘No Kings’ protest not facing related charges, Texas DPS says
DPS has not released the name of the man, who it said was arrested on a misdemeanor traffic charge Saturday afternoon and taken in for questioning. A gun in the man's possession was seized, DPS said in a Monday afternoon news release.
Multiple threats prompt Texas Capitol evacuation; no suspect charged
HOUSTON (KIAH) — Multiple threats forced the Texas Capitol grounds to be evacuated over the weekend during the 'No Kings' protest, and the Department of Public Safety (DPS) confirmed three arrest were made. No one has been charged so far. The agency said someone called Austin police and told them that a man was heading to the "No Kings Protest" to hurt lawmakers on Saturday. State troopers located one suspect, pulled him over for speeding in La …
Arizona Man Arrested for Online Threat Against Protest
PHOENIX — A 55-year-old Arizona man was arrested last Friday after allegedly posting a violent threat online aimed at a planned protest, the Mohave County Sheriff’s Office said. Richard Charles Bertram of Golden Valley was taken into custody on felony charges of making a terroristic threat and misdemeanor threatening. Deputies said Bertram posted a social media message that included threats to… Source
Texas Capitol Threat Sparks Arrest, Capitol Evacuated - American Faith
A man from Katy, Texas, has been arrested following threats that led to the evacuation of the Texas State Capitol grounds on Saturday. Authorities identified the suspect as 45-year-old Robert Leroy Bowers. According to law enforcement sources, Bowers’ vehicle was flagged through a regional intelligence alert, and he was apprehended during a traffic stop in La Grange. Bowers is currently held in Fayette County Jail on a misdemeanor charge for ope…
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