A North Carolina man has been arrested after allegedly threatening U.S. President Donald Trump in a series of social media videos and claiming to possess explosive devices outside a police station.
Suspect Identified
Christopher Key-Torrion Carnes, 33, was taken into custody following an investigation by the U.S. Secret Service. Authorities say Carnes posted videos on Facebook in May and June in which he threatened the president and referenced Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign targeting the Iranian regime.
In a May 13 video, Carnes stated he wanted to 'kill' Trump, adding, 'You ran Operation Epic Fury. Charge me with a terroristic threat.'
Bomb Claims
On June 6, Carnes allegedly posted another video discussing a bomb, saying, 'Muslims like blowing up sh**.' He directly addressed the president, stating, 'Donald Trump, I don't have time for Operation Epic Fury no more. Now you know I got a live f*****g bomb.'
Investigators revealed that Carnes told Raleigh Police Department officers he had been living in his vehicle and had traveled to Washington, D.C., on April 8.
Arrest and Charges
On June 10, Carnes drove to the Raleigh Police Department and informed officers he had explosive materials in his car. He was immediately detained. A bomb squad searched the vehicle and recovered an empty PVC pipe and a metal pin matching items shown in the videos, according to court documents.
Carnes has been charged in North Carolina with two counts of perpetrating a hoax involving a purported explosive device at a public building. He remains in custody on a federal detainer related to the alleged threats against the president.
Legal Proceedings
A criminal complaint filed June 12 by a Secret Service agent in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina alleges that Carnes communicated threats against the president. The case continues to unfold as authorities investigate further.
