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DENVER -- A suspect found in possession of a bulletproof vest, two rifles with a scope, boxes of ammunition, drugs and walkie-talkies is being held for investigation of possible drug and firearms violations. But the FBI is also investigating reports that he may be connected to a white supremacist group and had made death threats against Sen. Barack Obama, who will be in Denver this week to accept the Democratic nomination for president.
Aurora Police Detective Marcus Dudley said Monday that Tharin Robert Gartrell, 28, was arrested early Sunday and his arrest led to the arrest of two other suspects -- Nathan Johnson, 32, and Shawn Robert Adolf, 33.
The possibility of an assassination plot is the "direction of the investigation," according to police sources.
"It's premature to say that it was a valid threat or that these folks have the ability to carry it out," said a U.S. government official familiar with the investigation. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.
source: www.thedenverchannel.com
Aurora Police Detective Marcus Dudley said Monday that Tharin Robert Gartrell, 28, was arrested early Sunday and his arrest led to the arrest of two other suspects -- Nathan Johnson, 32, and Shawn Robert Adolf, 33.
The possibility of an assassination plot is the "direction of the investigation," according to police sources.
"It's premature to say that it was a valid threat or that these folks have the ability to carry it out," said a U.S. government official familiar with the investigation. The official spoke on condition of anonymity because the investigation is ongoing.
source: www.thedenverchannel.com
"Hey, I'd like 2 high powered scope rifles, camo clothing and a bulletproof vest."
"Here you go! Hey we greatly respect your right to exercise self defence!"
Although the bulletproof vest is a bit suspicious, most prarie dogs don't attack humans without sufficient provocation.