The Clarke County Sheriff's Office, along with federal authorities, seized an arsenal of evidence against a person they believe was set out to attack synagogues and public figures across the state and in surrounding states.
The subject, who has not been identified, was taken into custody, along with weapons, more than a suitcase full of ammo, body armor and other items.
The sheriff's office said it all started when the FBI received credible information that the person was planning the attacks. The 1st Judicial Circuit district attorney and the 1st Judicial Circuit Special Response Team (SRT), composed of local officers, worked on the investigation and obtained and executed a search warrant for the subject's residence.
"Having a local team with such training, capabilities and ability to immediately respond prevented multiple violent acts with minimal incident," the FBI field office stated.
The sheriff's office said evidence led them to believe the subject did not have intentions of being taken alive.
The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect's identity has not been released. Along with multiple federal charges, the person faces local charges, including resisting arrest and being a certain person forbidden.
Officers from the Choctaw County Sheriff's Office, Jackson Police Department, Grove Hill Police Department, Thomasville Police Department, and Butler Police Department took part in the investigation.
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