July 16, 2021
On July 15, 2021, the U.S. Department of Justice revealed that it had indicted two California men, Ian Benjamin Rogers and Jarrod Copeland, on charges related to an alleged plot to destroy the Democratic party headquarters in Sacramento with incendiary devices. According to communications between the two men, they were animated by grievance over Donald Trump’s loss of the 2020 election, and planned to conduct their attack after President Biden’s inauguration on January 20, 2021.
The announcement from the U.S. Department of Justice claims that the men hoped that the attack “might start a movement to overthrow the government.”
Copeland was allegedly affiliated with the Three Percenters. Although Rogers has not been identified as a member of a militia group, he had a three percenters bumper sticker on his vehicle and had once attended a barbecue hosted by the Three Percenters. Federal agents alleged that that Copeland may have attempted to contact the r
Wabash Township Board Member resigns
Board member Michelle Wietbrock resigned on Tuesday. This comes as the remaining board members tabled a resolution that would create a pension program for paid firefighters.
Posted: Mar 17, 2021 12:32 AM
Updated: Mar 17, 2021 12:33 AM
Posted By: Meredith Hackler
TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI)-Several topics were discussed during Tuesday nights 2 two-hour-long Wabash Township Board Meeting. First, the remaining board members recognized Michelle Wietbrock s resignation. In a statement on her Effective immediately, I submit my notice of resignation from the Wabash Township Advisory Board. This decision was not made lightly, but rather with no other choice due to increased family needs and health issues.
WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. Wabash Township board member Michelle Wietbrock resigned Tuesday, becoming the fourth township board member to resign since Trustee Jennifer Teising took office in January 2019. Effective immediately, I submit my notice of resignation from the Wabash Township Advisory Board, Wietbrock wrote. This decision was not made lightly, but rather with no other choice due to increased family needs and health issues.
Teising wrote, I wish Michelle the best in her future endeavors and was sorry to hear about her personal struggles.
Wietbrock was appointed by caucus in February 2020 to replace Elizabeth Tran, who was elected in 2018, took office in 2019 and resigned in January 2020.