Ex-Marine Arrested En Route To New Orleans On Charges
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New Iberia, Louisiana — Federal agents arrested Micah James Legnon after surveilling him for alleged ties to members of an extremist group accused of plotting a New Year's Eve bombing in Southern California. Authorities say the 29-year-old ex‑Marine and former New Iberia police officer loaded what appeared to be an assault rifle and body armor into his vehicle, driving toward New Orleans before agents detained him on U.S. 90. The Justice Department charged Legnon with threats in interstate commerce; court filings identify aliases and link him to the Turtle Island Liberation Front. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting independent research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 6 original reports from KADN FOX15 Lafayette, WGNO - News With A Twist, My Northwest, ABC7, WAFB and WBRZ.
Timeline of Events
- August 2019: Legnon hired by New Iberia Police Department following Marine service.
- May–September 2022: Legnon placed on administrative leave in May and resigned in September.
- Recent week: FBI surveilled suspected group members and arrested four in the Mojave Desert tied to a New Year's plot.
- Following surveillance: Agents observed Legnon loading weapons and detained him on U.S. 90 while he headed toward New Orleans.
- Court documents unsealed; Legnon charged with threats in interstate commerce and ordered held without bond.
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Federal and local law enforcement agencies benefited by disrupting an alleged plot, securing arrests, evidence, and intelligence that may prevent attacks.
The accused, Micah Legnon, and local communities experienced disruption, reputational harm, and heightened fear amid investigations and arrests.
After reading and researching latest news.... Federal filings show Micah Legnon, a former Marine and officer, faces a federal charge of threats in interstate commerce and is linked by authorities to members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front; agents stopped him en route to New Orleans with weapons and protective gear.
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