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Federal charges filed against California man who allegedly drove U-Haul toward Coast Guard officers
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Federal prosecutors have charged a 26-year-old Oakland, California, man after he allegedly drove a U-Haul truck toward U.S. Coast Guard personnel guarding a California base last month, prompting officers to open fire in a dramatic incident caught on video.
According to court documents unsealed Tuesday, Brendan Munro Thompson, who also goes by Bella Thompson and Bella Castillo, was charged with assaulting federal officers with a deadly or dangerous weapon after allegedly driving a U-Haul truck toward personnel stationed outside Coast Guard Base Alameda Oct. 23.
Video of the incident shows the U-Haul reversing toward security personnel positioned near a barricade at around 10 p.m. on the bridge connecting Coast Guard Island to Oakland.
Gunfire erupted moments later as officers shouted orders from behind cover. The driver then hit the gas and sped away.
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Security personnel opened fire on a U-Haul truck that ignored commands and tried to back into Coast Guard Base Alameda in California, the U.S. Coast Guard said. (Video screenshot via KTVU)
The Coast Guard said the truck had been traveling “erratically and attempting to back into the base” and that security officers fired “several rounds of live fire” after the driver ignored “multiple verbal commands” to stop.
The military branch also said that “when the vehicle’s actions posed a direct threat to the safety of Coast Guard and security personnel, law enforcement officers discharged several rounds of live fire.”
Authorities said the truck had been parked outside the base for most of the day before the confrontation. Photographs from the aftermath show officials inspecting the abandoned box truck after the driver fled.
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Coast Guard police opened fire after the truck backed up toward the base’s entrance, where U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents were reportedly staying amid plans for increased immigration enforcement in the Bay Area. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Two men later arrived at hospitals with gunshot wounds, both with non-life-threatening injuries, according to the FBI San Francisco Field Office. One of those men — identified as Thompson — was treated and taken into custody.
Court documents allege that Thompson reversed the truck several times before accelerating rapidly toward Coast Guard personnel who feared the vehicle could strike them or contain explosives. When the U-Haul continued to back up toward the line of officers, Coast Guard personnel fired their weapons in self-defense.
“As alleged, Thompson drove a U-Haul truck directly into a line of Coast Guard personnel who were protecting the Coast Guard base, as they bravely do day in and day out,” U.S. Attorney Craig H. Missakian said. “Let this be clear: There is zero tolerance for assault on federal officers or property, and those who do so will face federal criminal charges.”
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Federal prosecutors have charged a 26-year-old Oakland resident accused of accelerating a U-Haul truck toward U.S. Coast Guard personnel guarding a California base Oct. 23, 2025. (Ting Shen/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
FBI Acting Special Agent in Charge Matt Cobo said the bureau “stands firmly with our federal law enforcement partners and will always work to protect those who protect our communities.”
“Attempting to use a truck to assault federal officers performing their lawful duties is not protest, it is a violent and serious federal crime,” Cobo added.
The confrontation followed a protest outside the base earlier that day, where demonstrators reportedly tried to block U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents from entering. Dozens of California Highway Patrol officers in riot gear were deployed to disperse the crowd, and two people were detained, according to local reports.
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At the time, Coast Guard Island had been designated as a potential staging area for a postponed federal deployment to San Francisco.
President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he had called off the plan after speaking with local leaders who said progress was being made on public safety.
Thompson made an initial court appearance on Tuesday morning and is scheduled for a detention and preliminary hearing on Nov. 10, 2025, before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore.
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If convicted, Thompson faces up to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Fox News Digital’s Elizabeth Pritchett, Michael Dorgan and Alexandra Koch contributed to this report.
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The search for a new University of Montana president has drawn more than 60 applicants, according to a spokesperson for the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education.
“We do not have an exact count at this time, as several applications are still being completed and additional submissions are expected,” said spokesperson and Deputy Commissioner Galen Hollenbaugh in an email earlier this week.
In January, then-UM-President Seth Bodnar announced his resignation to pursue other public service. Wednesday, the final day of filing, he announced he was running as an independent for the U.S. Senate to try to unseat Republican incumbent Steve Daines.
Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian earlier said that with the advice of AGB Search, a firm that’s helped the Montana University System conduct other executive searches, he would undertake an expedited process to appoint a new president.
Christian has been providing brief updates on a website dedicated to the search. Last week, he said he and AGB Search are reviewing applications, and the pool of candidates was “strong and diverse.”
The commissioner also announced he was convening a small working group to assist in the search, members who “represent a variety of perspectives to assist in vetting and narrowing this field of exceptional candidates.”
In an email this week, Hollenbaugh identified the members of the working group who are assisting Christian with application review as:
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- Administration Representative John DeBoer (Vice President of Academic Affairs)
- ASUM (Associated Students of the University of Montana) President Buddy Wilson
Hollenbaugh declined to comment on the way the rest of the process would unfold or the role the working group members would play.
Christian earlier said he anticipated an appointment within one to three months, or as soon as early this month.
INCLINE VILLAGE, Nev. – It’s time to “free your heels” and embrace Tahoe’s winter recreation at the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival on March 7. Whether you’re a seasoned pro at cross-country skiing or snowshoeing, or you’re trying to get your feet wet, Saturday’s event is teeming with nature, brews, and camaraderie.
Travel North Tahoe Nevada (TNTNV) is teaming up with Nevada Nordic, Tahoe Multisport, Alibi Ale Works, UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center, Nevada Division of Outdoor Recreation and other local partners in the wondrous Tahoe Meadows, providing attendees a chance to engage with outdoor recreation experts, check out free cross-country and snowshoe rentals, and more.
“We’re excited to see the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival enter its second year, building on last year’s strong community response. In collaboration with our local partners, this event is thoughtfully curated with residents in mind – offering free equipment for the day, expert instruction, locally crafted brews, and other experiences in a welcoming setting,” said Andy Chapman, President and CEO of Travel North Tahoe Nevada. “It’s designed to make it easy for residents to get outside, try something new, and bring people together. Events like this reflect the spirit of North Lake Tahoe and what’s possible when our community comes together.”
Along with opportunities to test out free demos and rentals, there will be live music, beer tasting and races.
Tahoe Meadows is known for its gentle trails, and is a popular spot for snowshoeing due to its flat terrain. This event, located near Chickadee Ridge, will offer stunning views of the surrounding mountains.
This family-friendly event is on the second to last day of the 10-day SnowFest winter festival that’s been taking place in the North Lake Tahoe area. It starts bright and early at 9 a.m. and will close out at 2 p.m.
“Nevada Nordic is thrilled to be a part of SnowFest again this year,” said Meghan Pry, Nevada Nordic Board Member. “We love sharing our passion for cross-country skiing and watching our community grow. We are proud to keep winter recreation accessible by offering free access to our 20km trail network. This is the perfect opportunity for our community to gather together and free our heels!”
For more information about the Nevada Nordic Freeheel Festival or to check out the SnowFest schedule, visit tahoesnowfest.org.
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This is what we know.
McCasland commanded Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base
The Bernalillo County Sheriff’s Office has issued a Silver Alert for Maj. Gen. William Neil McCasland, 68, who has been missing since last week, Newsweek reports. He was last seen on Feb. 27 in Albuquerque. McCasland is 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighs about 160 pounds. He has white hair and blue eyes, and he has unspecified medical issues, per the sheriff’s office, which is worried about his safety.
McCasland was the commander of the Air Force Research Laboratory at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, according to his Air Force biography. He managed a $2.2 billion science and technology program as well as $2.2 billion in additional customer-funded research and development. He joined Wright-Patterson in 2011 and retired in 2013.
He was commissioned in 1979 after graduating from the U.S. Air Force Academy with a Bachelor of Science degree in astronautical engineering. He has served in a wide variety of space research, acquisition and operations roles within the Air Force and the National Reconnaissance Office.
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McCasland was described as a key adviser on UFO-related projects by Tom DeLonge, UFO researcher and guitarist for Blink-182, Newsweek reports. The general’s name appears in the 2016 WikiLeaks email release from John Podesta, then Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager.
In emails to Podesta, DeLonge said he’s been working with McCasland for months and that the general was aware of the materials DeLonge was probing because McCasland has been “in charge of the laboratory at Wright‑Patterson Air Force Base where the Roswell wreckage was shipped,” per Newsweek.
However, there is no official record of DeLonge’s claims, and McCasland has neither confirmed nor denied it.
Wright-Patterson Air Force Base home to UFO project
The Dayton Air Force base was home to Project Blue Book in the 1950s and 60s, according to “The Air Force Investigation into UFOs” published by Ohio State University.
During that time, it logged some 12,618 UFO sightings, with 701 of those remaining “unidentified.” The U.S. government created the project because of Cold War-era security concerns and Americans’ obsession with aliens.
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