Texas Arrests 40-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Capitol Attack Plot, Sets $75,000 Bond
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Updated · Fox News · Oct 1
Texas Arrests 40-Year-Old Man Over Alleged Capitol Attack Plot, Sets $75,000 Bond
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Oct 1
Summary
Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested around 3 a.m. Wednesday at his Converse, Texas, home after authorities said he was the main suspect in a planned Thursday attack on the Texas Capitol.
Texas DPS said it received credible information Tuesday about a violent plot, then worked with the FBI and local police to investigate and move within hours.
Caldera was charged with felony terroristic threat against a public servant, booked into Bexar County Jail and later released on a $75,000 bond.
Officials have not disclosed the alleged attack plan or identified other suspects, but DPS notified lawmakers and said the Capitol will stay open with increased security.
Gov. Greg Abbott and FBI Director Kash Patel said the plot was stopped, while authorities said the investigation remains ongoing.