New York authorities are looking at social media accounts to ascertain the motivation of a Queens man pulled over with an arsenal of weapons and NYPD uniform items just blocks from LaGuardia International Airport.
Judd Sanson, 27, was arrested Wednesday on multiple illegal weapons charges after police say they recovered a 9 mm Glock handgun, nine loaded magazines, 179 rounds of ammunition, heavy body armor, handcuffs, a stun gun, multiple knives, a makeshift sword, a weighted whip, an expandable baton and two axes.
Police also recovered a Guy Fawkes mask, which is sometimes used as an anti-government symbol, an orange MTA vest and an NYPD bulletproof vest.
Thomas Montella of Queens Defenders, Sanson’s lawyer, said at Sanson’s arraignment Thursday this was, “at the end of the day, a gun case,” the New York Post reported. But his client was sent to Rikers Island without bail.
NYPD ARRESTS MAN ARMED WITH HANDGUN, BODY ARMOR, AXES AND KNIVES AT TRAFFIC STOP IN QUEENS
Judd Sanson is pictured at his arraignment in Queens Criminal Court Thursday. He was in custody without bail at Rikers Island. (Shawn Inglima/Pool)
District Attorney Dylan Nesturrick said police “averted what could have been a disaster for the citizens of Queens, New York City and potentially even the country” when they pulled Sanson over for an illegally blacked-out license plate.
Investigators found a “disturbing photo” on the man’s Facebook page, Nestrurrick said without elaboration.
“We are asking for social media,” Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz told reporters Thursday. “We’re going to look at what he said on social media. We’re going to look at the computers. We’re going to actually find out what his intent is.
“When someone is driving around with 11 different weapons, all of this ammunition, language on the baton that sounds threatening … transit uniforms that can be used almost anywhere in our subway system or in our transit system, we have reason to be concerned.
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Officers conducted a vehicle stop in Queens and recovered a 9 mm Glock handgun along with nine loaded magazines, heavy body armor, handcuffs, NYPD uniform items, two axes, multiple knives, a weighted whip and an expandable baton. (NYPD NEWS)
“A lot of [the weapons were] makeshift, so that he was making them. So, there is thought that goes into that. … It’s not just that you throw a weapon in a car,” Katz added.
Katz also mentioned troubling words inscribed on Sanson’s recovered baton:.”You left me no choice, I am sorry, You gon [sic] learn today,” it allegedly says with the Arabic word for “God forgive me.”
“At the moment, we don’t have terrorism charges, but we are still continuing the investigation, especially considering the language that was used,” Katz said. “We’re prosecuting right now for gun possession and for the intent to use that gun. And we are going to continue this investigation to make sure that we are safe. About his mental state.”
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Suspect Judd Sanson, 27, was arrested on charges of criminal possession of a loaded firearm, nine additional charges of criminal possession of a weapon, four charges of unlawful possession of an ammo-feeding device and one charge of having an obscured license plate. (Fox News)
Katz declined to comment on Sanson’s social media posts but said a search warrant had been executed at the man’s father’s home and that there was a lockbox for a weapon with a serial number that didn’t match any of the guns found by police in the vehicle.
“As a result of that search, (there is) a weapon that we have not found yet,” she said.
Katz also said she and her office were unaware of Sanson having a gun license.
Former New York Homeland Security adviser Michael Balboni walked Fox News Digital through the process of investigating a potential terrorist on social media.
“They’re going to go to his social media accounts and see who he’s in contact with,” Balboni said. “There are all sorts of groups that have already been identified that have targeted transportation networks. They’re going to see if he was in touch with any of those individuals.
“They’re also going to see if there are any plans — verbal, sketched out, schematics — like how you would reach a secure terminal of [the airport].
“[They] want to know not only who he is in contact with. Has he received any training? Has he visited any gun ranges? Has he had any prior arrests involving incendiary devices, explosives, firearms? Those are the things [they] want to know so [they] can develop a profile to see if this individual has a violent history or violent motivations.
“This obviously has an indication that he’s not going to the mall to go shopping, that he is, in fact, trying to do something nefarious. That’s a reasonable perception,” Balboni added. “But you let the facts lead you. You don’t get any preconceived notions. Everyone has a right to be judged by a jury of their peers. … You can’t jump and say this guy is a terrorist.”
The FBI declined to comment on whether it was involved in the investigation. Fox New Digital could not reach the Department of Homeland Security for comment before press time.
Fox News Digital’s Chris Pandolfo contributed to this report.
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Craig Joseph Ahlemeyer
STANDISH – Craig J. Ahlemeyer, 48 of Standish, passed away unexpectedly, Saturday, June 13, 2026.A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 27 th at Standish Congregational Church, 25 Oak Hill Road in Standish. A reception will follow.To see Craig’s full obituary, share a memory or leave the family an online condolence, please visit http://www.athutchins.com.
WESTBORO, MASS. (WHDH) – A Westboro police officer became the first officer to ever be crowned Miss Massachusetts over the weekend.
Ashlyn Mercier, who is from Worcester, highlighted her community service initative “Nick’s Courage: One Smile Goes A Mile.” It’s named after her younger brother Nick, who is a two-time pediatric cancer survivor.
“I created this initiative really just to give back to the community, and to provide hope for children who are battling critcal illnesses,” Mercier said.
Mercier said her fellow officers at the Westboro Police Department have been nothing but supportive of her win. She said she’s proud to represent police officers on a national stage.
“The department has been so supportive, and it’s just really filled my heart with so much pride, and and so much joy on the Miss America stage, and also to represent law enforcement officers across the country,” she said. “I’m super thrilled and just honored to represent Miss Massachusetts 2026.”
She said pageantry and policing skills have crossover.
“The ability to perform on the spot as you are in pageantry, and in my job, responding to calls that require me to act quickly and respond with a calm, cool level-minded head,
these are all things I do in my role as Miss Massaschusetts, and my role as Officer Mercier,” she said.
Mercier is also set to compete in the Miss America pageant in September.
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Sara Doherty
Franklin, NH – Sara Jane (Sanford) Doherty, 79, of Franklin, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at her home on June 11, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Sara was born on June 5, 1947, in Hanover, New Hampshire, to Harold and Sadie (Pettengill) Sanford.
As the daughter of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee, Sara spent her childhood moving throughout New England, living in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. She graduated from high school in Hudson, Massachusetts, and later returned to New Hampshire, eventually settling in Franklin, where she made her home for more than forty years.
Sara built a successful career in the textile industry. She worked as a seamstress at Howland Originals before joining Star Specialty Knitting, where she began as a stitcher and, through hard work and determination, advanced to Plant Manager. She retired in 2003, and one of the greatest joys of her retirement was caring for several of her grandchildren, whom she adored.
Sara was a remarkably talented and creative artisan. She sewed clothing for her children when they were young and later created outfits for her grandchildren and their dolls. She was a gifted painter and artist whose extraordinary drawings and paintings brought joy to those around her. An accomplished seamstress, knitter, crocheter, cake decorator, and musician, Sara had an exceptional ability to create beauty in many forms. Her handmade gifts and treasured creations will be cherished by her family for generations to come.
Her talent for cake decorating blossomed into a successful side business that spanned more than thirty years. Sara created hundreds of stunning and imaginative cakes, including wedding and birthday cakes for her own children and grandchildren. Her passion for baking was so well known that for many years her license plate proudly read “CAKES+.”
Sara also had a remarkable gift for bringing people together. She hosted countless family reunions, each one more creative than the last. With elaborate themes, games, prizes, delicious food, and endless laughter, she created memories that her family will treasure forever. She was also known for her generous holiday gatherings, often welcoming more than thirty family members and friends into her home for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. Summers brought cherished Fourth of July cookouts by Webster Lake, where Sara delighted in decorating the waterfront and gathering loved ones to enjoy the annual boat parade.
Sara’s love of giraffes was known by all who knew her. She spent years collecting hundreds of them, giving each a special “G” name. Before her passing, she shared one of her favorites, “Geebri,” with her granddaughter Sydni, who is expecting Sara’s first great-grandchild.
Her warmth, creativity, generosity, and love of family touched everyone who knew her. To say she will be missed is a vast understatement. She was truly the heart of her family.
Sara leaves behind her devoted husband of 43 years, Joel Doherty; her sons, Todd (Michelle) Chapman of Sanbornton, New Hampshire, and Paul (Cheryl) Chapman of Northfield, New Hampshire; her stepdaughters, Ali (Oliver) Frates of Amherst, New Hampshire, and Kate Hodge of Durham, New Hampshire; and her beloved grandchildren, Shelby, Sydni, Morgan, Owen, Duncan, Calum, Macy, and Elyse, and Step-grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer, Eric, & Kevin.
Sara was predeceased by her parents.
Sara’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Franklin VNA for their rapid and seamless response in setting up hospice, and to The Payson Center for their dedication and care, which gave us more precious time with her.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Franklin Cemetery, Thompson Park in Franklin.
For more information or to leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.smartmemorialhome.com.
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