North Carolina FBI Disrupts ISIS-Inspired New Year's Plot
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Mint Hill, N.C. — Federal authorities arrested 18-year-old Christian Sturdivant after disrupting an alleged ISIS-inspired plot to attack a grocery store and fast-food restaurant on New Year's Eve. Investigators said agents monitored his social media since 2022, used undercover operatives who received pledge recordings and messages, and executed a Dec. 29 warrant that uncovered a handwritten plan labeled "New Years Attack 2026" and weapons. Sturdivant was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization and remains in federal custody pending further hearings. Officials said the disruption prevented possible casualties. Based on 11 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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This 60-second summary was prepared by the JQJO editorial team after reviewing 9 original reports from The Straits Times, WCCB Charlotte's CW, WGXA, KTVB 7, News 4 Jax, WBRZ, https://www.wbtv.com, KPTV.com and 710 KURV - The Valley's News/Talk Station.
Timeline of Events
- January 2022: Sturdivant first appeared on FBI radar after online interactions and an alleged local attack attempt was stopped by a relative.
- Mid-December 2025: Renewed social-media activity and posts supportive of ISIS prompted investigation and undercover engagement.
- December 29, 2025: Law enforcement executed a search warrant at Sturdivant's home and recovered a handwritten plan and weapons.
- December 31, 2025: Authorities arrested the 18-year-old on charges of attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.
- January 2, 2026: Federal officials held a news conference detailing evidence, and further court proceedings were scheduled.
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Federal and local law enforcement agencies benefited by preventing casualties, obtaining evidence for prosecution, and reinforcing counterterrorism protocols and community protection measures.
Potential victims, local residents, and community trust suffered increased risk, anxiety, and disruption from the planned attack and its investigation.
After reading and researching latest news.... Federal records show Christian Sturdivant communicated with alleged ISIS contacts since 2022, pledged allegiance, and planned improvised edged-weapon attacks. Undercover agents collected recordings, met him, and executed a warrant Dec. 29 leading to his Dec. 31 arrest and material-support charges, awaiting federal court hearings.
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