Texas Man Charged for Planning Explosive Attack on Officers During LA Protests
Grzegorz Vandenberg faces charges for purchasing explosives intended for use against law enforcement during protests in Los Angeles, raising concerns about public safety.
Overview
- Grzegorz Vandenberg, 48, from Texas, bought mortars and fireworks in New Mexico for use against officers during LA protests.
- He is charged with transporting explosives with intent to harm individuals amid immigration protests in California.
- Authorities tracked Vandenberg using his license plate number after he purchased six mortars and 36 large fireworks.
- The DOJ has charged over 20 individuals in LA related to riots, including Vandenberg for his alleged plans against law enforcement.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi emphasized that threats against law enforcement will lead to prosecution, highlighting the seriousness of Vandenberg's charges.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame the incident as a serious threat to law enforcement during protests, emphasizing the man's military background and intent to use explosives. Both outlets convey a sense of urgency and concern regarding public safety, reflecting a bias towards highlighting potential violence and the legal ramifications of such actions.
A Texas man has been charged with purchasing fireworks with the intent to use them against law enforcement officers and government officials during immigration protests in California.
The U.S. Attorney's Office in New Mexico announced charges on Wednesday.
The man allegedly claimed to have served in the military's special forces and threatened to make pipe bombs while speaking to store employees, as per court records.
He planned to use mortar explosives to kill officers during protests in Los Angeles.
Authorities tracked down the man using his license plate number.
He was arrested in Tucson, Arizona the day after the incident as indicated in court documents.
He is currently in custody with no scheduled hearing.
Grzegorz Vandenberg, a 48-year-old Texas man, visited a store in southwestern New Mexico to purchase the largest possible fireworks and mortars.
Vandenberg bought six mortars with gunpowder and 36 fireworks, asking for the largest explosives available.
Vandenberg is facing charges for transporting explosives across state lines with the intent to harm or intimidate others.
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Center (1)
"…Authorities said Vandenberg purchased six mortars, each containing 60 grams of gunpowder, and 36 large fireworks before leaving the store."
Associated Press·16d·FAQ
Grzegorz Vandenberg is charged with interstate transport of explosives for allegedly purchasing and intending to use explosives (mortars and large fireworks) to harm law enforcement officers and government officials during protests in Los Angeles.
Vandenberg allegedly planned to use the chaos of the anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles as an opportunity to commit violence against law enforcement, as indicated by his statements to store employees about targeting officers and government officials.
The Department of Justice has charged over 20 individuals in Los Angeles related to riots, including felony counts of assault, vandalism, and grand theft, in addition to Vandenberg’s explosives-related charges.
If convicted, Vandenberg could face up to a decade in federal prison for his current interstate transport of explosives charges.
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