Suspect nabbed near Obama’s home with weapons in van: Report
A Man Arrested Near Former President Obama’s Home with Weapons and Explosive Materials
A man with an active warrant for Jan. 6-related offenses was apprehended while running towards former President Barack Obama’s Washington, D.C., home on Thursday. The arrest took place after Secret Service spotted Taylor Taranto, 37, within blocks of the Obama residence. Taranto’s van, parked nearby, contained several weapons and materials to make an explosive resembling a Molotov cocktail.
Threats and Concerns
Taranto had made threats against a public figure during recent livestreams, which raised concerns among federal officials. He also had an open warrant related to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. A U.S. official noted that Taranto’s presence near Obama’s neighborhood was not a coincidence.
A Startling Connection
Following the news of Taranto’s arrest, a startling connection was made by an NBC News justice reporter. Donald Trump had recently posted a screenshot featuring Barack Obama’s DC address, which Taranto had seen and reposted, claiming to have the former president surrounded.
Taranto had been identified as a participant in the Capitol riot and is facing a lawsuit from the widow of a Washington police officer who died by suicide.
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