Posted on 04/09/2024 7:08:24 AM PDT by yesthatjallen
SALT LAKE CITY (KUTV) — The FBI on Saturday arrested an 18-year-old in Idaho for reportedly attempting to provide material support and resources to the Islamic State group.
The arrest came one day before the suspect was allegedly going to carry out a series of attacks on Idaho churches in the name of ISIS.
Alexander Scott Mercurio, of Coeur d'Alene, allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned to carry out attacks on churches in the city on Sunday using "knives, firearms, and fire," according to a statement released by the Department of Justice.
"The FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force conducted the investigation and thwarted Mercurio’s violent plot," according to the statement. "Mercurio is currently in custody awaiting his initial appearance which will be set by the Court."
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland said in the statement that the teen "swore an oath of loyalty to ISIS" and that he's been charged with attempting to support the group's "mission of terror and violence."
According to an FBI affidavit, Mercurio had reached out to a confidential source online and showed support for ISIS.
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Im in the northern part, and you are correct.
Me, too. North of CdA a bit.
im north of Moyie Springs
That’s WAY up there. You’re almost in Canuckistan.
We are on Hayden Lake.
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