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Jan 6 fugitive arrested near Obama’s home with guns and ammunition
Jan 6 fugitive arrested near Obama’s home with guns and ammunition
A January 6 fugitive had two guns and 400 rounds of ammunition in his van when he was arrested close to the home of former President Barack Obama this week, federal authorities said. Taylor Taranto, 37, was arrested on Thursday outside the Obamas’ Washington DC home hours after he shared a social media post from former president Donald Trump which revealed his predecessor’s address. Taranto was arrested on charges stemming from his activities during the Capitol riot two years ago. Law enforcement also discovered materials for a Molotov cocktail in his vehicle. The matter is being reviewed by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force. Mr Taranto was detained by the Washington DC Metropolitan Police Department and federal law enforcement, and charged with being a fugitive from justice. “Arresting officers requested MPD’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team to perform a vehicle sweep of the individual’s van near the location of the arrest,” MPD said in a statement, according to CNN. “There is no active threat to the community and this incident remains under investigation.” Mr Taranto reposted a Truth Social post by Mr Trump which included an article containing the address of the Obamas as well as a number of other Democrats. Mr Taranto added his own comment: “Got them surrounded!” The 2017 article shared by Mr Trump was a piece in The Phyllis Schlafly Report, named after the conservative activist who passed away in 2016. It included the home address of the Obamas. In a live stream, Mr Taranto told his audience that he also had a “detonator,” according to Mediaite. The shocking scene played out in the wealthy neighbourhood of Kalorama on Thursday. Mr Taranto was chased by police and Secret Service while he ran towards the home of the Obamas and warned authorities that he had an explosive device. CBS News reported that he fled after being spotted by Secret Service, who had apparently been alerted to his intentions after Mr Taranto made “threats during recent live streams on social media”. Mr Taranto had an active arrest warrant related to the attack on the Capitol when he was captured near the former president’s home, according to CBS. DC police confirmed to The Independent that Mr Taranto had been charged with being a fugitive from justice pursuant to another arrest warrant and that officers had conducted an explosives sweep of his vehicle. “This afternoon, MPD and our federal law enforcement partners arrested 37-year-old Taylor Taranto, of no fixed address, in the 2400 block of Kalorama Road, Northwest. He has been charged with Fugitive from Justice, pursuant to an arrest warrant. Arresting officers requested MPD’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Team to perform a vehicle sweep of the individual’s van near the location of the arrest. There is no active threat to the community and this incident remains under investigation,” wrote an MPD spokesperson. It wasn’t immediately clear if Mr Obama or any members of his family were home at the time of the incident. The former president was in DC earlier this week for lunch with his former VP, incumbent President Joe Biden, as the latter begins the long work of running for re-election. Read More Biden's Iran envoy placed on unpaid leave pending a review of his handling of classified documents Gun advocates challenge Biden administration rules on handgun braces at appeals court Biden is wrapping a campaign fundraising blitz aimed at making a bold early statement
2023-07-01 21:11
Job security provisions could be the key to ending the auto strike
Job security provisions could be the key to ending the auto strike
As important as wages and benefits are in the unprecedented United Auto Workers strike against General Motors, Ford and Stellantis, nothing is more important than job security.
2023-09-25 05:00
German Government Drops to New Record Low in Poll
German Government Drops to New Record Low in Poll
The three-party coalition government of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz dropped to a record low in an opinion poll
2023-09-23 17:30
Warzone Exploit Lets Players Break Into Mysterious Golden Vaults
Warzone Exploit Lets Players Break Into Mysterious Golden Vaults
A Warzone player managed to break into the game's mysterious golden vaults before their scheduled opening
1970-01-01 08:00
FBI misused intelligence database in 278,000 searches, court says
FBI misused intelligence database in 278,000 searches, court says
By Zeba Siddiqui SAN FRANCISCO A U.S. court found that the FBI improperly searched for information in a
2023-05-20 06:38
Smucker is buying Twinkies maker Hostess for $5.6 billion
Smucker is buying Twinkies maker Hostess for $5.6 billion
Hostess, the maker of Twinkies and Ho Hos, is being purchased by J.M. Smucker in a $5.6 billion deal.
2023-09-11 21:37
Women's voices and votes loom large as pope opens Vatican meeting on church's future
Women's voices and votes loom large as pope opens Vatican meeting on church's future
Pope Francis this week will open a global gathering of Catholic bishops and laypeople discussing the future of the church
2023-10-02 12:07
George Goldhoff's new job: Keep Atlantic City's Hard Rock casino running fast
George Goldhoff's new job: Keep Atlantic City's Hard Rock casino running fast
The new president of Atlantic City's Hard Rock casino got his start in the hospitality industry washing dishes at an upstate New York restaurant at age 15
2023-05-19 02:10
Fewer French Support Protests Against Pension Reform, Poll Shows
Fewer French Support Protests Against Pension Reform, Poll Shows
French backing for strikes and demonstrations against President Emmanuel Macron’s already enacted pension reform has declined, according to
2023-06-01 17:25
Travelers hoping to enjoy one last summer fling over Labor Day weekend should expect lots of company
Travelers hoping to enjoy one last summer fling over Labor Day weekend should expect lots of company
If you're squeezing in one last summer trip over the Labor Day weekend, expects lots of company
2023-08-31 12:01
Skims’ New Arrivals Include Bright Pink Swim & Sheer Intimates
Skims’ New Arrivals Include Bright Pink Swim & Sheer Intimates
It's a Skims summer, thanks to the brand's frequent product drops and viral moments. From new colorways debuting in the iconic Soft Lounge Long Slip Dress to a brand-new Barbie pink rhinestone collection dropping, there are tons of new arrivals that demand your attention (and credit card).
2023-07-21 23:37
This is what cannabis does to your body minute by minute
This is what cannabis does to your body minute by minute
Debates around the legalisation of cannabis have existed for years, with cannabis currently considered a class B drug in the UK. This means you can be prosecuted with up to five years in prison or a fine of up to £2,500 if you're found in possession of it. Different factors can affect how cannabis will affect you. For example, smoking weed will meant the effects kick in a lot faster than if you were to take an edible. Age, height, weight, and tolerance levels can also change how you experience the effects of cannabis. However, here's a quick breakdown of how cannabis effects you, minute-by-minute: It can take anywhere between 2 and 10 minutes for the effects of smoking weed to kick in. However, according to Healthline if you take an edible, you could be waiting for half an hour to two hours before you start to feel the effects. One of the first effects you'll begin to feel is an increase in pulse rate. WebMD suggests that your heart rate can rise by 20 to 50 bears from the normal rate of 50 to 70 bears per minute. Your heart rate can stay at the increased rate for up to 3 hours after you use cannabis. Next, the blood vessels in your eyes will dilate, likely turning your eyes red as a result. If you smoked the cannabis, the THC (the main psychoactive compound in cannabis) will be fully absorbed into your blood around the 20-minute mark. However, if you took an edible this takes longer due to the THC needing to be absorbed by your liver. The body's neural chemistry can be altered once the THC is fully settled in your system, stimulating the part of your brain that responds to pleasure. This releases dopamine, resulting in the relaxed state often associated with smoking weed. However, some individuals can also feel anxious and have a panic attack as a result. Around this time is when you'll be hit with the 'munchies'. This is because the THC finds the olfactory bulb (which impacts your sense of taste and smell) in you brain, and can convince you that you're hungry, even if you're not. Roughly 30-minutes in is when the effects reach its peak, lasting up to five or six hours. You may begin to feel sleepy or confused, as well as getting the giggles. Depending on the strain of THC used, these effects can last longer, resulting in lasting impaired judgement. Although the effects mostly wear off within a few hours, traces of cannabis can still be prevalent in a urine test two or three days later. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-09-29 19:52