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Virginia man arrested after FBI uncovers massive cache of explosives
FBI busts Virginia man with large cache of homemade explosives
A Virginia man was arrested after investigators uncovered hundreds of explosives at his home. Court docs say it could be the largest cache of explosives the FBI has ever confiscated.
What we know
A Virginia man has been arrested after federal agents discovered what may be the largest cache of explosives ever confiscated by the FBI, according to court documents.
Brad Spafford, of Smithfield, Virginia, is accused of stockpiling hundreds of explosives, weapons, and ammunition and making threats against Democratic lawmakers.
Federal investigators allege Spafford used pictures of President Joe Biden for target practice at a shooting range and created a “go box” filled with weapons, medical supplies, and food for quick access in an emergency.
Authorities say Spafford also possessed an unregistered short-barrel rifle, a federal offense, and admitted to making homemade ammunition and explosives. A confidential informant reported that Spafford disfigured his hand in a 2021 incident involving a homemade explosive device.
Spafford remains in custody as federal authorities continue to investigate.
The Source: The information in this report came from FBI court documents.
BLACKSBURG, Va. (WDBJ) – First responders never stop training, and this week almost 500 from across Virginia are honing their skills in Blacksburg.
The Virginia Association of First Responders now includes EMTs, firefighters, police officers and many others who answer the call in an emergency.
Thursday, a farm accident and a collision involving a car and school bus were just two of the scenarios they encountered.
“It’s a week-long opportunity, not only for technical stuff like this, but for medical classes,” said Covington Volunteer Rescue Squad member Greg Burton. “People call 911 every day for something. And we’re just here to help ease the problem a little bit.”
The annual conference also includes a Rescue Camp for young people with an interest in emergency services.
43 campers are taking part in a variety of activities, including a session on scuba diving Thursday afternoon.
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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — A brush fire in a wooded area on Criollo Drive Wednesday afternoon was set by children playing with fire, according to the Virginia Beach Police Department.
Units with Virginia Beach Fire and Virginia Beach Police were dispatched to the 3700 block of Criollo Drive in reference to a report of a possible fire in a wooded area at approximately 5 p.m.
Upon arrival, crews saw light smoke coming from a wooded area. They quickly had the brush fire under control at 6:05 p.m. and marked out at 6:37 p.m.
There were no injuries reported to civilians, firefighters or pets.
A VBFD Fire Investigator determined that the fire was set by kids playing with fire.
There are no charges being filed currently.
For Navy Vice-Admiral Douglas Perry, you could say all roads, or waterways, lead to Hampton Roads.
“It is more than full circle,” said Perry, who noted he went to the first Harborfest downtown in 1976.
And when he saw those tall ships led by Coast Guard Cutter Barque Eagle, “I was sold. I wanted to go to sea. I wanted to be a naval officer.”
Link: https://www.wavy.com/living-local/50th-harborfest-weekend-more-than-full-circle-for-navy-vice-admiral/
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