Reporter Everett Jamison had worked here since august. So just four months, but apparently had offered up his services as a tow truck driver to support the cause. A search warrant at his modesto home turned up guns and ammunition. Ef j he had radical jihadi believes and social media posts that supported terrorism. Authorities say he was planning a terrorist attack on pier 379,a location he chose because he had been there before and was a heavily crowded area. You dont blow up people. You dont kill people. He was always raised christian and went to church and stuff. Reporter jamison told an undercover fbi agent he could do it the week of december 18th to the 25th and said christmas was the perfect day. He also offered services as a truck driver to support the cause. Jamison has worked here at andersons towing since august 21st. Manager Duane Thompson says the towing company is cooperating with the fbi in every way possible. According to the complaint, jamison was discharged from the u.
You know what i mean . A man who once wore the uniform of the marines stands accused of plotting a terror attack in San Francisco to show support for the islamic state. The suspected attacker is from the Central Valley but he was just here on sunday at the raid ers game with his dad. Hes accused in a criminal court of attempting to provide Material Support to a Foreign Terrorist Organization and plotting an attack. He denied the allegations in the complaint. A complaint is an accusation, not a formal charge. You can only enter a plea to a formal charge. Hell plead not guilty to those on january 5 when we learn what they actually are. Attorney general Jeff Sessions says, quote, our incredible Law Enforcement officers have once again helped thwart an alleged plot. The fbi served a search warrant at his home and say his plans targeted pier 39 in San Francisco. Reporter Everett Jamison had worked here since august. So just four months, but apparently had offered up his services as a tow tr
Something like this is just unreal. According to a criminal complaint, jameson had radical jihadi beliefs and social media that supported terrorism. He told an employee that he planned to make an attack. He said he could do it december 18 through 25th and. Christmas was the perfect day. He also offered his services as truck driver to support the cause. Jameson has worked here at anderson tow go since august 21st. This brings the terrorism stuff way too close to hole. Reporter the manager said theyre cooperating with the fbi in every way possible. His repacks jameson may have intended to use the trucks here as part of planned terror attack very disturbed. Reporter according to the complaint, jameson was discharged from the marine corps for fraudulent enlistment because he hadnt disclose that had he had asthma. He was trained in both the m16 and ak47. After an fbi accidentally called him and hung up, the next time an undercover agent spoke to him, he said he had reconsidered. Still, when
Live where you live. This is abc7 news. Amen low park home suffers thousands of dollars in fire firings believe power lines and a hungry rodent sparked it. Thanks for joining us. Im eric thomas. Im dion lim. The family wasnt home during this fire and the damage could have been worse if not for a Quick Response from firefighters. News reporter Melanie Woodrow reports. Reporter firefighters say an Early Morning fire Christmas Eve is unlike any theyd seen before. The first time in 20 years ive come across a squirrel fire. Reporter a squirrel chewed through the neutral line energizing the entire home. With that surge of electricity, looking for some place to ground. Right behind the left side of this plywood was actually the doorbell. Reporter which is where the smoldering fire began. From here it up anterior. Reporter menlo park Fire District chief was walking his dog and noticed the fire. Somebody was ringing the doorbell. Reporter emily allen says he told her to call 911. If he hasnt be
Patrol car is. This happened at midnight just north of the 92, and it happened in hayward. All lanes are closed. Cars are being forced to exit. That is southbound going towards san jose. They have not said what happened. We are still waiting to hear how many cars were involved, how many people were hurt, why there was a crash at all. Here is that car that i mentioned thats parked outside the e. R. So it does appear the two injured officers are getting some support here at the hospital this Christmas Morning. No word on when the highway will reopen. We will keep you posted as we get information. We are expecting a press release at 9 00. Reporting live, Amy Hollyfield, abc 7 news. Okay, amy, thank you. Auer thoughts are with the victims. A tough start to the holiday. We do want to thank you for joining us. Im Jessica Castro alongside meteorologist mike nicco. Merry christmas. Nice to spend the holiday with you. You, too. Its nice to spend it with a nice coworker. Back at you. You look lo