Suspect arrested after alleged plot to attack Texas Capitol: officials

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Suspect arrested after alleged plot to attack Texas Capitol: officials

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Fox News · 2 hours ago

The main new detail is that Benny Caldera Jr., the 40-year-old arrested over an alleged plot against the Texas Capitol, was released on $75,000 bond. Officials say the Texas Department of Public Safety received credible information on Tuesday about a planned violent attack for Thursday and arrested Caldera early Wednesday at his home in Converse.

Caldera faces a felony charge of making a terroristic threat against a public servant. DPS, the FBI and local law enforcement investigated the threat, but officials have not disclosed details of the alleged plan or identified other suspects. The Capitol stayed open, with DPS increasing its presence; the investigation is ongoing.

  • Caldera was released on $75,000 bond after his arrest.
  • He faces a felony terroristic-threat charge.
  • Officials have not detailed the alleged plot.

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