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September 22, 2025
Crime

‘Free Palestine’ Gunman Opens Fire on Country Club Wedding.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A gunman killed one person and injured two others at a wedding reception in New Hampshire, reportedly shouting “Free Palestine” before opening fire.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The alleged shooter, Hunter Nadeau, 23, and the victim, Robert Steven DeCesare, 59, among others at the Sky Meadow Country Club event.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Saturday at the Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, New Hampshire.

💬KEY QUOTE: “He kicked the door open, and Rob just went right for him and protected his family.” – Evie O’Rourke, DeCesare’s mother.

🎯IMPACT: One death, multiple injuries, and an ongoing investigation into the shooter’s motives, with law enforcement claiming there is no evidence of hate-based intent so far.

IN FULL

Hunter Nadeau, a 23-year-old man arrested for opening fire on a wedding reception at New Hampshire‘s Sky Meadow Country Club—killing one man and wounding two others, with additional attendees injured while attempting to flee—reportedly yelled, “Free Palestine” during the attack. Robert Steven DeCesare, 59 years old, was killed, with at least one witness claiming he appeared to be Nadeau’s intended target.

Following the attack, Nadeau was arrested and charged with murder. The gunman is set to appear in court later today. Despite witness statements, New Hampshire police have stated that there is no known connection between Nadeau and DeCesare.

The uncle of the groom, Tom Bartelson, recounted the attack, stating, “The shooter just came out and said, ‘The children are safe,’ and, ‘Free Palestine.’ We heard about six shots and everybody ducked for cover, and next thing you know, we’re rushed into safe spots.”

New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella (R) noted that Nadeau previously worked at the Sky Meadow Country Club for around one year. Despite the alleged “Free Palestine” comment, Formella claimed that, “At this point, the evidence leads us to believe it is more likely that Mr. Nadeau was simply trying to make a number of statements to create chaos in the moment,” adding: “We don’t have any evidence to indicate this was a hate-based act.”

Evie O’Rourke, DeCesare’s mother, described her son’s actions during the attack as heroic, saying, “He kicked the door open, and Rob just went right for him and protected his family… boy, is he going to be missed.”

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September 22, 2025
Crime

Feds Detain Leftist Released by Local Police After Shooting Up ABC Station.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A man was arrested for shooting up the ABC10 building in Sacramento, California. Shots were fired at the building, striking it multiple times, though no injuries were reported.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Anibal Hernandez-Santana, who has a history of radical left output on social media, was arrested by Sacramento Police but later released. He was subsequently taken into custody by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

📍WHEN & WHERE: The incident occurred on Friday afternoon at the ABC10 building on the 400 block of Broadway in Sacramento.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This is unacceptable behavior. It’s not going to be tolerated in Sacramento,” said Anthony Gamble, a public information officer for the Sacramento Police Department.

🎯IMPACT: The shooting follows the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel by ABC for making false statements about Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk’s suspected assassin; however, the motive for the shooting remains under investigation, and any connection is purely speculative as of the time of publication.

IN FULL

A man identified as Anibal Hernandez-Santana, 64—accused of firing gunshots at the KXTV ABC10 station—is expected to appear in federal court on Monday. Sacramento police responded to the 400 block of Broadway just after 1:30 PM on Friday following reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers found that at least three rounds had struck the building, hitting a window. No injuries were reported in the incident.

The Sacramento Police Department classified the incident as a drive-by shooting, stating that a vehicle drove by the building, fired shots, and then fled the scene. Hernandez-Santana was arrested on charges of assault with a deadly weapon, shooting into an occupied building, and negligent discharge of a firearm, but still released on $200,000 bail. However, he was later taken into custody by the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on suspicion of willfully or maliciously interfering with a radio communications station.

Anthony Gamble, a public information officer for the Sacramento Police Department, said, “This is unacceptable behavior… It’s not going to be tolerated in Sacramento.”

Molly McMahon, a spokesman for Tegna, the parent company of ABC10, stated, “While details are still limited, importantly all of our employees are safe and unharmed. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement and have taken additional measures to ensure the continued safety of our employees.”

Notably, an examination of Hernandez-Santana’s social media found an extensive history of far-left political views, suggesting the shooting could have been inspired by the Democratic Party’s violent political rhetoric, or possibly ABC‘s suspension of late-night host Jimmy Kimmel over false statements regarding the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk.

In one post, Hernandez-Santana stated he would support the death penalty for Kirk’s assassin, 22-year-old leftist Tyler Robinson, only if President Donald J. Trump faced the death penalty for “insurrection.” Hernandez-Santana appeared to celebrate Kirk’s assassination in another post, writing sarcastically: “I think the word empathy, that made up New Age term, did a lot of damage to CK’s carotid artery.”

The suspected gunman also wished death upon President Trump just four days ago, writing in a post on X (formerly Twitter): “Where is a good heart attack when we need it the most?? Please Join in my thoughts and prayers for the physical demise of our fearful leader.”

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September 20, 2025
Crime
UK

UK Police Watchdog Finally Admits Senior Officers Failed Grooming Gang Victims.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Senior officers on England’s South Yorkshire Police force failed to protect children in Rotherham from Muslim grooming gang rapists, the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: The IOPC, South Yorkshire Police, whistleblowers Jayne Senior and Angie Heal, and South Yorkshire Mayor Oliver Coppard.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Rotherham, England, with the investigation spanning misconduct from 1997 to 2013 and the updated findings released in 2025.

💬KEY QUOTE: “This report is the only report throughout all of Rotherham that proves that they knew what was happening and did nothing.” – Jayne Senior.

🎯IMPACT: The findings highlight systemic failures within South Yorkshire Police and renew calls for accountability, including potential inclusion of police cover-ups in ongoing investigations.

IN FULL

Britain’s Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has confirmed for the first time that senior officers on the South Yorkshire Police force failed to protect children, mostly white working-class girls, from Muslim grooming gangs in Rotherham, England. The findings follow a 2017 complaint by whistleblowers Jayne Senior and Angie Heal, which the IOPC upheld in 2022. However, its main report into police failures, known as Operation Linden, did not originally include these revelations.

The updated summary released this week defines senior officers as those ranked Chief Superintendent and above. It examined misconduct between 1999 and 2011. Despite the IOPC finally acknowledging serious failures, it still concluded there was “no indication” of criminal offences, such as misconduct in public office, or grounds for disciplinary action. Notably, several of the officers involved in the grooming gangs scandal had already retired and were not legally required to cooperate with the investigation.

The report shows that South Yorkshire Police received intelligence about child sexual exploitation but failed to act. Officers attended meetings where known perpetrators were discussed, yet the same individuals continued abusing girls for years. Some of those men were not convicted until 2016, more than a decade after they were first identified. Meetings intended to address child sexual exploitation often prioritized other issues, and there were consistent failures in sharing intelligence and conducting vehicle checks that might have led to earlier intervention.

There is widespread acceptance that British police officers avoided acting against grooming gangs because their members were mostly Muslims, largely of Pakistani heritage, and their victims were mostly white, and so officers were afraid of both being accused of racism by the groomers and of potentially encouraging racism by drawing attention to ethnic minorities targeting white children.

Whistleblower Jayne Senior said, “This report is the only report throughout all of Rotherham that proves that they knew what was happening and did nothing.”

Rotherham Member of Parliament (MP) Sarah Champion has urged the National Crime Agency (NCA) to expand its inquiry into grooming gangs to include potential police cover-ups.

These revelations come as grooming gang cases continue to make headlines. For instance, Obaidullah Omari was convicted this year for raping two underage girls in the early 2000s. Concerns also remain over the early release of convicted abusers like Asghar Bostan and Basharat Hussain, whose cases have sparked public outrage.

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September 19, 2025
Christopher Tomlinson
Crime
Politics

These European Nations Want to Join Trump In Declaring Antifa a Terrorist Group.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Both the Netherlands and Hungary want to join President Donald J. Trump in declaring Antifa a terrorist organisation.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders, Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, President Donald J. Trump, and Antifa.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The Netherlands passed a motion to declare Antifa a terror group on September 18, with the Hungarians announcing they would be pursuing similar measures the following day.

💬KEY QUOTE: “ANTIFA TERRORIST ORGANIZATION! FVD/PVV MOTION ADOPTED!” – Geert Wilders.

🎯IMPACT: Designating Antifa a terrorist group could allow enhanced police surveillance and prosecution of members of the group for crimes, including political violence.

IN FULL

Lawmakers in the Netherlands and Hungary are pushing forward efforts to classify the violent far-left extremist group Antifa as a terrorist organization. The moves mirror a recent declaration by President Donald J. Trump, who cited political violence and the assassination of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) founder Charlie Kirk as grounds for the designation.

In the Dutch parliament, a motion proposed by Geert Wilders, leader of the populist, anti-Islamist Party for Freedom (PVV), was passed. Wilders argued that Antifa groups are already active in the Netherlands, pointing to incidents of harassment and violence against conservative politicians, students, and journalists.

“ANTIFA TERRORIST ORGANIZATION! FVD/PVV MOTION ADOPTED!” Wilders wrote on X shortly after the motion passed in the parliament.

Wilders stated that Antifa’s actions are “aimed at silencing dissenting voices,” and not merely protesting. The adopted motion urges the Dutch government to formally respond and consider the classification, which would expand law enforcement powers for surveillance and criminal prosecution.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán confirmed his government’s intent to follow the same course in Hungary. He referenced the case of Ilaria Salis, an Italian woman linked to Antifa who allegedly took part in violent attacks in Budapest but later secured a seat in the European Parliament. “They now lecture Hungary from Brussels. This is unacceptable,” Orbán said, adding that legal measures must be strengthened against extremist activism.

The effort comes after President Trump’s announcement in Washington earlier this week that Antifa would be designated a “major terrorist organization” in the U.S. The America First leader said the step was essential to address “years of unchecked violence and intimidation against conservative citizens.”

Tyler Robinson, the man accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, also reportedly engraved Antifa slogans on the ammunition used in Kirk’s murder, with multiple people close to him saying he was heavily influenced by far-left ideology.

Image by Tim Hammond / No 10 Downing Street.

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Migrant Crime
September 19, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Four Charged for Smuggling Drugged Children Over the Border While Posing as Their Parents.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Four people were charged in connection with a child-smuggling operation involving unaccompanied minors, sedated with marijuana gummies, being brought from Juárez, Mexico, into the United States.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Mexican nationals Susana Guadian, Daniel Guadian, their daughter Dianne Guadian (a U.S. citizen), and Manuel Valenzuela, a legal U.S. resident living in El Paso.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The smuggling incidents reportedly occurred between May 1, 2024, and October 18, 2024, across the U.S.-Mexico border in El Paso, Texas.

💬KEY QUOTE: “These children are nothing more than currency to the criminals.” – Jason Stevens, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) El Paso Special Agent in Charge

🎯IMPACT: The case highlights the exploitation of children by smuggling networks; already the Trump administration tracked down 13,000 unaccompanied migrant minors released into the United States under the former Biden government, and arrested over 400 sponsors for crimes ranging from child abuse to sex trafficking.

IN FULL

Four people have been charged in a child-smuggling case that involved unaccompanied minors being brought illegally into the United States. The suspects, two Mexican nationals and two U.S. residents, allegedly posed as the children’s parents and sedated them with marijuana gummies to avoid detection at Border Patrol checkpoints.

The accused include Susana Guadian, Daniel Guadian, their U.S. citizen daughter Dianne Guadian, and legal U.S. resident Manuel Valenzuela. They face charges of conspiracy to transport aliens and bringing aliens to the U.S. for financial gain. Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) is working to extradite the Mexican nationals to face charges in the U.S.

According to Jason Stevens, HSI El Paso Special Agent in Charge, the smugglers used falsified U.S. documents and had drivers pose as parents to smuggle children, aged five to 13, across the border. “They would normally bring them in overnight between 10 AM and 4 or 5 AM, when the children would be sleeping anyway,” Stevens explained, adding: “They use that to ensure that they stay sedated.”

The criminal complaint revealed text messages between suspects arranging smuggling operations, including one message stating, “Young lady, are you working today? I have a boy 7 and 8. They are small.” Another read, “Also Fanny, I have two little girls ages 4 and 5.” Proof-of-life pictures of the children were also found on the suspects’ phones.

Stevens emphasized the risks involved, noting, “These children are nothing more than currency to the criminals.”

The Trump administration has tracked down thousands of unaccompanied migrant minors released into the United States under the former Biden government, and arrested over 400 sponsors for crimes ranging from child abuse to sex trafficking.

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September 19, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Portland Officials Join Fight Against ICE Facility Besieged by Antifa.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: The City of Portland issued a land use violation notice to its U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility, citing alleged violations of a 2011 permit agreement and ongoing Antifa riots.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Portland Mayor Keith Wilson (D), ICE officials, Antifa rioters, and federal agents under the Trump administration.

📍WHEN & WHERE: The ICE facility on Macadam Avenue in Portland, Oregon, with events spanning from June 2024 to the present day.

💬KEY QUOTE: “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made clear detention limitation commitments to our community, and we believe they broke those policies more than two dozen times,” alleged Mayor Wilson.

🎯IMPACT: The notice could lead to fines or hearings, while Antifa continue to target federal agents and infrastructure nightly.

IN FULL

The City of Portland, Oregon, has issued a land use violation notice to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility located on the city’s southwest waterfront. The notice, posted on Thursday, alleges that ICE is violating a 2011 land use permit that prohibits holding detainees overnight or for more than 12 hours. The Deportation Data Project, a Portland-based progressive nonprofit, claims that the facility breached these terms at least 25 times between October 2024 and July 2025, based on data obtained through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).

Notably, the ICE facility has been the site of ongoing protests, many of which have escalated into violence due to the actions of far-left groups like Antifa. A second notice is expected to be filed regarding the facility’s boarded-up windows, which were put in place following multiple attempts by rioters to breach the building. Democrat Portland Mayor Keith Wilson alleged, “U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement made clear detention limitation commitments to our community, and we believe they broke those policies more than two dozen times.”

Rioters have targeted the facility nightly for months, with over 27 people facing federal charges under the Trump administration for crimes such as assault on federal officers, arson, and property damage. More than 100 citations have been issued, and local police have arrested over 20 people. The facility itself has been defaced with graffiti calling for the death of ICE agents.

Portland Police have been restricted in their response to the protests following an August court ruling by Multnomah County Judge Ellen Rosenblum. The decision stated that police are not required to enforce noise ordinances against demonstrators, rejecting a lawsuit filed by a local resident. This ruling appears to have emboldened rioters, who continue their occupation outside the facility.

The Trump administration has taken notice of the situation, with President Donald J. Trump threatening to deploy the National Guard to Portland. Border Czar Tom Homan has visited the city, announcing plans to increase immigration enforcement operations.

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September 19, 2025
Crime

Jasmine Crockett: Committing Crimes Doesn’t Make You a Criminal.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) claimed that committing crimes does not necessarily make someone a criminal.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Netflix personality Jonathan Van Ness, and Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot.

📍WHEN & WHERE: During an interview on the Grounded podcast.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Just because someone has committed a crime, it doesn’t make them a criminal. That is completely different. Being a criminal is more so about your mindset.” – Rep. Jasmine Crockett

🎯IMPACT: Crockett’s remarks sparked widespread criticism, and skepticism of her capacity to hold elected office.

IN FULL

Representative Jasmine Crockett (D-TX) has stated that committing crimes does not automatically make someone a criminal, arguing that it depends on the person’s mindset. Her comments came during an interview with Netflix television personality and “genderqueer” hairdresser Jonathan Van Ness on the Grounded podcast.

Crockett, a former public defender, reflected on her experiences working with indigent clients. She rambled, “It’s just understanding what ends up having people become criminally impacted really informs so much of what I do legislatively.” She added, “When somebody goes out and commits a crime, they don’t typically say, ‘Well, I’m a D, I’m a R, I’m a I.’ It’s about, how do you fix it? How do you make communities safer?”

Crockett then elaborated further, saying, “Just because someone has committed a crime, it doesn’t make them a criminal. That is completely different. Being a criminal is more so about your mindset. Committing a crime can come from a lot of different reasons.”

She referenced Dallas County District Attorney John Creuzot’s policy of not prosecuting certain low-level theft cases involving food or other necessities, agreeing with the approach. “There is no good point in doing it because a decent defense attorney would have a defense,” Crockett said.

Many have pointed to the failure to prosecute such quality-of-life crimes as a key reason for the increase in criminality overall. Baltimore, Maryland State Attorney, Ivan Bates—himself a former criminal defense attorney—has prioritized prosecuting quality-of-life crimes, arguing that failing to prosecute things like thefts invariably leads to neighborhood deterioration and an increase in more serious crimes.

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September 19, 2025
Crime
Immigration

Dem Officials Arrested Trying to Force Their Way Into ICE Facility.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: Over a dozen Democrat officials were arrested during a protest at a New York City immigration holding facility.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: City Comptroller Brad Lander, state lawmakers, local advocates, and federal agents.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Thursday at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan, New York City.

💬KEY QUOTE: “Another day, another sanctuary politician pulling a stunt in an attempt to get their 15 minutes of fame while endangering DHS personnel and detainees.” – Tricia McLaughlin

🎯IMPACT: The arrests highlight ongoing tensions between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and pro-illegal immigrant Democrats.

IN FULL

Over a dozen Democrat officials were arrested on Thursday while protesting and attempting to gain entry at an illegal immigrant holding facility in New York City. The protest came after a federal judge extended a court order requiring better treatment of detainees. Among the 77 people detained at 26 Federal Plaza in Manhattan were city Comptroller Brad Lander (D) and several state lawmakers. Eleven officials were arrested inside the building while attempting to enter the 10th floor under the auspices of inspecting holding rooms.

The arrested officials claim they sought to determine if U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) was complying with a preliminary injunction issued Wednesday. The injunction requires ICE to limit capacity, maintain cleanliness, and provide detainees with basic necessities. Federal agents, however, barred access to the holding rooms and arrested the officials during a sit-in. The building was later locked down due to a bomb threat.

Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin criticized Comptroller Lander, stating, “Another day, another sanctuary politician pulling a stunt in an attempt to get their 15 minutes of fame while endangering DHS personnel and detainees.”

Lander, who was previously arrested at the facility in June, denied the allegations and accused ICE of failing to comply with federal court orders. State Senator Jabari Brisport (D) described the conditions as “disgusting and cowardly” and accused officials of blocking visibility into the holding areas.

Outside the building, dozens of protesters, including open borders advocates and liberal faith leaders, were also arrested. Protesters carried signs opposing ICE and criticized the agency for alleged inhumane treatment. U.S. District Court Judge Lewis A. Kaplan’s injunction requires ICE to provide detainees with adequate space, hygiene products, and confidential legal communication. The injunction follows complaints from detainees about unsanitary conditions and inedible food.

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September 18, 2025
Crime

Homeless Man Accused of Kidnapping, Raping Child Released Because Prosecutors Failed to File Charges.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A homeless man in Seattle, Washington, accused of kidnapping and raping a five-year-old girl inside a city-funded encampment was released from jail after prosecutors missed the legal deadline to file charges.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Forty-six-year-old Viensavanh (Vieng Savanh) Boutdavong, Seattle police, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, and residents of Tent City 3.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Incident reported Saturday night at Tent City 3 in Seattle. Boutdavong was released Wednesday night.

💬KEY QUOTE: “If prosecutors could prove a child molestation or rape case or another crime beyond a reasonable doubt today, the case would be filed.” – Casey McNerthney, King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office spokesman.

🎯IMPACT: The case has reignited concerns over public safety and the management of city-funded homeless encampments in Seattle.

IN FULL

A homeless man in Seattle, Viensavanh (Vieng Savanh) Boutdavong, was arrested on Saturday at Tent City 3, a city-funded homeless encampment, after being accused of kidnapping and raping a five-year-old girl. Despite prosecutors arguing there was probable cause to hold him on charges of Rape of a Child in the First Degree and Kidnapping in the First Degree with Sexual Motivation, Boutdavong was released Wednesday night when charges were not filed within the legal deadline.

The arrest followed a 911 call from another resident of Tent City 3, who reported Boutdavong attempting to lure the child into his tent. When police arrived, the child was reunited with her mother but disclosed to officers that she was in pain and had been assaulted. Witnesses and residents corroborated concerns about Boutdavong’s behavior, and police later located him in a tent identified by the victim as the site of the assaults. The child was taken to Seattle Children’s Hospital for a medical evaluation and sexual assault exam.

Casey McNerthney, spokesman for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, stated, “If prosecutors could prove a child molestation or rape case or another crime beyond a reasonable doubt today, the case would be filed.” He added that prosecutors remain confident in the ongoing investigation by Seattle police and are in contact with the case detective.

Tent City 3, operated by SHARE/WHEEL and supported by the City of Seattle, has been a source of controversy for years, with residents and local institutions raising concerns over safety. In 2024, leaders of the Hoa Mai Vietnamese Bilingual Preschool, located near the encampment, warned of “persistent harassment” and violent crime tied to the site. The preschool eventually hired private security to protect students.

Court records indicate Boutdavong has used multiple aliases and was flagged as “armed and dangerous” in arrest paperwork. While this is the first case involving him since 1999, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has not ruled out filing charges as the investigation continues.

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September 18, 2025
Crime

Conspiracy Theorist Arrested Over Assassination Plot Against GOP Governor.

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❓WHAT HAPPENED: A New Hampshire man, Tristan Anderson, was arrested for allegedly plotting to kill Governor Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) with homemade bombs.

👤WHO WAS INVOLVED: Tristan Anderson, Governor Kelly Ayotte, and law enforcement officials in New Hampshire.

📍WHEN & WHERE: Anderson was arrested last month in Pembroke, New Hampshire.

💬KEY QUOTE: “We’re aware of what’s going on nationally. We’re going to remain vigilant.” — Chris Vetter, Director of Safety Services.

🎯IMPACT: Anderson appeared to be motivated by anti-Semitic conspiracies, though why he targeted Ayotte—who is Catholic—is unclear.

IN FULL

Tristan Anderson, a 22-year-old New Hampshire resident, has been arrested for allegedly plotting to assassinate Governor Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) using homemade bombs. The arrest followed threats he reportedly made to his roommate via Snapchat, where he also expressed anti-Semitic views and criticized the “Israel Deep State.”

According to an arrest warrant, Anderson’s roommate informed police about the 22-year-old’s alleged plan and described items he possessed, such as fireworks, metal tubes, nuts, and bolts believed to be intended for pipe bombs. Law enforcement arrested Anderson last month, and he is currently being held without bail at the Merrimack County Jail.

Social media accounts tied to Anderson reveal an individual with erratic views and prone to violent outbursts. In one post, he said he was “convinced my generation is full of whores.” In another post, Anderson appears more inclined toward violence, writing, “So we fs have to kill all these committees that think they speak for the rest of [New Hampshire] residents.”

Governor Ayotte, a Republican and a Catholic, had recently expressed concerns about the safety of public officials in light of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder and conservative leader Charlie Kirk. In response, she has directed the New Hampshire legislature to enhance security measures at the State House.

Chris Vetter, Director of Safety Services at the State House, stated, “We’re aware of what’s going on nationally. We’re going to remain vigilant.”

Image by Gage Skidmore.

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