A Bremerton man was arrested on Thursday for 10 federal felonies, all alleging he made fake emergency calls about hostages and bomb threats to law enforcement across the country and in Canada. FOX13
The indictment charges Garcia with these crimes: – Ohio: On July 17, 2022, allegedly demanded credit card information or would injure the reputation of the victim, their family, would leak nude photos, and"swat them."-Ohio: On July 22, 2022, allegedly made a swatting call to the Shaker Heights Police Department falsely alleging his father was holding the family hostage with firearms and a hand grenade.
Garcia allegedly told users on the internet platform Discord that he considered himself a "cyber-terrorist."If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison. that I have read and agree
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