Ryan Wesley Routh, 58, faces charges of possessing a firearm despite being a convicted felon and possessing a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Additional and more serious charges are possible as the investigation continues and prosecutors seek an indictment from a grand jury.

Routh appeared briefly in federal court in West Palm Beach, where he answered perfunctory questions about his work status and income. Shackled and wearing a blue jumpsuit, he smiled as he spoke with a public defender and reviewed documents before his initial appearance. The lawyer declined to comment after the court appearance.

The episode occurred Sunday afternoon when Secret Service agents stationed a few holes up from where Trump was playing golf noticed the muzzle of an AK-style rifle sticking through the shrubbery that lines the course, about 400 yards away.

An agent fired and Routh dropped the rifle and fled in an SUV, leaving the firearm behind along with two backpacks, a scope used for aiming and a GoPro camera, authorities said. Routh was later stopped by law enforcement in a neighboring county.

It was the second apparent assassination attempt targeting Trump this year.

On July 13, a bullet grazed Trump’s ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania. Eight days later, Democrat President Joe Biden withdrew from the race, giving way for Vice President Kamala Harris to become the party’s nominee.

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On Wednesday, September 11, 2024, Miller County Middle School staff discovered a message sent to the school’s Facebook account that claimed a bomb was on campus. The Miller County Sheriff’s Office responded and requested GBI assistance. GBI bomb technicians cleared the school without finding anything of concern while other agents and intelligence analysts worked to identify who sent the message.

On Thursday, September 12, 2024, staff with the Spring Creek Charter Academy in Bainbridge, Georgia discovered an email sent to an administrator that claimed a bomb was on campus, similarly to the Miller County threat the day before. The Decatur County Sheriff’s Office responded and requested GBI assistance with investigating the message. The school was cleared without finding anything of concern.

After tracking the messages and conducting multiple interviews, investigators determined a twelve-year-old from Texas made both threats. There is no indication that the 12-year-old traveled to Georgia recently, nor is there any indication there was ever a legitimate safety risk at either school.

The success of this investigation is the result of the immediate response and coordination by local and state law enforcement and the involved school districts.

Anyone with information is asked to call the GBI Thomasville Office at 229-225-4090. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by calling 1-800-597-TIPS (8477), online at https://gbi.georgia.gov/submit-tips-online, or by downloading the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

After consulting with Texas authorities and the District Attorneys for the South Georgia and Pataula Judicial Circuits, the minor will be prosecuted for these threats by the State of Texas. Additional local charges may be brought if the investigation identifies any others who assisted or conspired in the making of these hoaxes.

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HOMERVILE, Ga. — The police chief of a south Georgia city has been arrested by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI).

Dearin “Mack” Drury, 40, was the Chief of Police at the Homerville Police Department.

The arrest stemmed from an incident involving improper evidence handling on Feb. 19 at the Homerville Police Department.

He is charged with theft by taking, possession of marijuana, false statements and writings, and violation of oath of office.

The investigation is still ongoing.

Once the investigation is complete, the case will be prosecuted by the Alapaha Judicial Circuit District Attorney.

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Well, I’ve been watching you humans go absolutely ape she it crazy over the news story of a Chinese spy balloon floating over the US for the past few days.

Let me remind you that you humans that are freaking out over a spy balloon have more than likely been walking around for the past few years with a Chinese spyware program loaded on your digital devices and you have also voluntarily given that app permission to access your devices’ cameras and microphones without hesitation or concern. This includes everyday citizens, politicians, military personnel and anyone else that has downloaded, installed and uses the application called TikTok.

If you have downloaded and installed TikTok I suggest you restore your device to factory defaults and stay away from the TikTok app completely.

What US citizens should be concerned with is how reliant the US is on products currently produced in China. American companies should find other suppliers that are in the US or are at the least US allies.

It seems that the US military is more concerned with proper pronoun usage or other liberal bull she it talking points other than how to kick the enemies ass. 

Like it or not, regardless if it offends you or not, the primary job of the US military is to kill those that desire to kill America/Americans and to hell with your liberal silly feelings or sense of being offended. The enemy doesn’t care about your feelings, they want you dead and out of their way.

Remember, you humans voted for this.

Who’s to blame? 

Go look in the mirror.

But hey!

No more mean tweets though.

Right?

Political Monkey

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“The airship is from China. It is a civilian airship used for research, mainly meteorological, purposes,” the spokesperson said. “Affected by the Westerlies and with limited self-steering capability, the airship deviated far from its planned course.”

The Pentagon does not believe the object is a weather balloon that veered off course.

“This was intentional,” a senior U.S. official said, adding that the balloon initially took off from mainland China.

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken canceled a previously planned trip to China as a result of the balloon’s discovery.

The balloon was seen over Kansas City and Missouri Friday. Ryder told reporters the balloon will probably hover over U.S. airspace “a few days.”

Original Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/pentagon-another-chinese-spy-balloon-traveling-over-latin-america

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Police said that Clarence or “CJ” Williams died from a medical episode while on a foot pursuit.

Cairo City Hall, local agencies and businesses flew their flags at half-staff in honor of the fallen officer.

Law enforcement agencies, businesses, and people have also changed their Facebook profile pictures to honor Williams.

Cairo Police said that CJ was a newer officer but quickly gained respect and love from fellow officers and staff.

Brandi Marie Adkins, a Cairo resident, said CJ helped her with theater at Cairo High although he had never been involved before. CJ was also a Syrupmaker football player, wearing the number 20.

Mayor of Cairo, Booker Gainor said he just saw CJ a few days ago before taking a weekend trip to visit family.

“So to hear the situation he was in, It was definitely a shock. We are going to make sure that his legacy lives on in the city of Cairo because he died doing something he loved, something he was passionate about which was protecting the citizens of Cairo,” he said.

Brandi Williams, another Cairo resident, said she recently found out she was related to him. When she worked at Washington Middle School, she was his teacher and said he was “a sweetheart and so respectful.”

CJ’s grandmother-in-law wrote a heartfelt message on her Facebook.

Original Source: https://www.walb.com

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The Dallas Zoo says the two monkeys that were taken from their habitats Monday and found in Lancaster Tuesday are back home and are doing well.

Dallas Police said that they found the two emperor tamarin monkeys, named Bella and Finn, after getting a tip. Police said they then went to an empty home in Lancaster, located just south of Dallas, and found the monkeys safe in a closet.

“We are thrilled beyond belief to share that our two emperor tamarin monkeys have been found,” zoo officials said in a statement. “DPD located the animals early this evening and called our team to come secure and transport the tamarins back to the zoo. They will be evaluated by our veterinarians this evening.”

Zoo officials shared a post on Facebook on Wednesday saying Bella and Finn “were so happy to snuggle into their nest sack here at the zoo last night.” The zoo added that veterinarians and the animal’s care teams said they showed no sign of injury and had only lost a little weight.

Both Bella and Finn started eating and drinking almost immediately after their exams.

“We will continue to monitor them closely, but for now, we’re so glad they are safe and back with us,” the zoo said on Facebook. “They will not return to the habitat in the Lacerte Family Children’s Zoo for a little while still – because they were taken off-grounds, they will need to clear a quarantine period before they are reintroduced to their Zoo habitat.”

The empty building in Lancaster where the monkeys were found was recently broken into and was filled with wild animals, according to a nearby church that owned the property and planned to use it as a youth center.

The zoo thanked the Dallas Police for their quick work in locating the monkeys and for the public’s help in providing the tip.

“We are pleased that video from our surveillance cameras – which we shared with Dallas PD – seems to have been critical in generating a tip that led to the recovery of the tamarins,” the zoo said.

The zoo did not release any additional details about the theft and said case details, including those regarding the animals’ recovery, will come from the police. The zoo did say, however, that they were increasing the reward for information leading to an arrest and indictment in the case from $10,000 to $25,000.

No arrests have been made and no suspects have been identified by police.

Original Source: https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/recovered-missing-monkeys-were-unharmed-are-happy-to-be-snuggling-at-home-dallas-zoo/3183173/

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After watching the Liberal Democrats in action today I wonder how any human in their right mind would vote for more politicians that call the recent protests “peaceful” and question the need to send Federal Law Enforcement Agents to protect Federal Courthouses and the employees within them.

Nadler called ANTIFA a “myth” which is another outlandish claim based on no truth, much like their Russian Collusion Delusion Coup Attempt that cost the taxpayers MILLIONS.

I think AG Barr should proceed with arrest warrants, indictments, prosecutions and convictions for Treason.

The Democrats evidently want to impeach AG Barr now…I wonder why? They seem to be very concerned with how Barr investigates their own actions connected to their attempt to oust a sitting president on trumped-up charges (pardon the pun).

The Liberal Left has been encouraging protests while telling people of faith that they can’t attend church services, even when they were being held in the parking lot of churches with no close interaction.

The Liberal Left has been encouraging protests and then blame COVID-19 case rate increases on the Trump Administration, go figure.

The hatred of Trump AKA “TDS” or Trump Derangement Syndrome seems to be more of a political tactic of the Left than what regular, working, law abiding citizens seem to suffer from.

I know many of you humans don’t like to follow politics and many of you don’t vote and I think that’s a shame considering how many patriots have given their lives to provide you with that right. The right to self-govern.

“But what can little ole me do?” humans ask all the time usually followed with, “My vote doesn’t make a difference.”

Aww HELL NO!!!
Your vote does matter, it does make a difference and if you don’t vote for Conservative Leadership then the riots, attacks and lawlessness will continue to grow in this country like a malignant tumor.

I can’t understand why anyone would vote for a man that has been part of the problems for the last 40+ years and tries to blame the Trump Administration for the results of his (Biden’s) own liberal policies.

Joke Biden isn’t the solution to what’s wrong with America today. He is the source of what’s wrong with America today.

We need Trump in office for a second term and I want to see some traitors that pose as Public Servants arrested, prosecuted and sentenced for their crimes against “We the People” and us primates too

As far as Trump’s tax returns…

I’d much rather see the tax returns of public servants (Representatives and Senators) who have become millionaires, with multiple homes all while being career politicians.

That math just doesn’t add up and that swamp needs to be exposed and drained.

TRUMP ‘TIL 2024!
VOTE NO FOR JOKE BIDEN!

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What’s your opinion on the upcoming Presidential Election?

Hmmm…in my opinion it’s a no brainer. TRUMP ‘TIL 2024!

On one hand you have Trump who has delivered on more campaign promises that I can remember ANY politician delivering on in the past.

The best economy in history, the lowest unemployment rates in history, the best stockmarket in history, Trump promised to secure our Southern Border and he is making good on that promise despite the tactics of the shameless Democrats.

On the other hand, we have Joe Biden who has been involved in politics for over 40 years yet he wants to blame Trump for what all that’s wrong in America. He can’t form a coherent sentence, keep his train of thought and he certainly can’t keep his hands to himself, Biden is a joke.

The democrats have ridden a few dead horses over the last few years such as the Russian Collusion Delusion for example.

Let me break this attempted coup down for you humans.

The Hillary Campaign paid a foreign actor to either find or make up “dirt” on Trump. Once the foreign actor delivered rumors and lies to the Clinton Campaign, the same BS was presented to the FISA Court as “evidence” to get a warrant to spy on the Trump Campaign.

These people that played the FISA Court and weaponized Federal Law Enforcement Agencies, specifically the F.B.I.

This isn’t the first time that DC has weaponized Federal Agencies against Conservatives in order to keep or gain political power. Do you remember the Obama Administration using the I.R.S. to target Conservatives?

We were told back in 2015-16 that if Trump was elected “the stock market would crash and the economy would crash and burn. That didn’t happen quite the contrary…the market surged due to consumer confidence and the economy performed better than the most optimistic economist predicted.

Do the Demoncraps have your best interests in mind? No.
Do the Demoncraps want to do away with the Trump tax breaks? Yes.
Do the Demoncraps want to raise your taxes? Yes.
Do the Demoncraps want to take away your right to own a weapon? Yes.

The Demoncraps and Liberal-Leaning Lame-Stream Media have fought against Trump with all their might for the last 3.5 years with Demoncrappy politicians spending MILLIONS of your tax dollars doing so.

You might not like Trump but he’s done more for Aamericans in the last four years than Joe Biden has done in the last 40 years.

I’ll bet money that as soon as the election is over in November, this COVID-19 plannedemic will soon be over.

I believe Trump truly cares about doing what’s best for America and Americans. He didn’t seek office for money, power or prestige. Hell, he already have all that before running for President.

He is also the first President EVER that has donated his quarterly paychecks as he promised.

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