Crime
Video shows moments 28-year-old Anas Said arrested by FBI Houston for plotting a terrorist attack in Houston
Anas Said is accused of planning a terrorist attack, attempting to provide material support to ISIS, & bragging he would commit “9/11-style” attack.
A federal grand jury has indicted 28-year-old Anas Said for attempting to provide material support to ISIS (the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham), which is designated as a foreign terrorist organization.
U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani and FBI Special Agent in Charge Douglas A. Williams Jr. announced that Said is in custody, and a detention hearing is scheduled at 2 p.m. before U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter Bray.
Said was taken into custody on November 8.
Court documents indicate that multiple social media accounts associated with Said contained posts allegedly expressing support for ISIS and its violent actions.
Following Said’s arrest, law enforcement executed searches on his residence, vehicle, and electronic devices.
The subsequent analysis of these seized items reportedly uncovered evidence of Said’s involvement in creating and sharing propaganda on behalf of ISIS.
If convicted, Said could face a sentence of up to 20 years in federal prison and a potential maximum fine of $250,000.
The investigation was conducted by the FBI Houston’s Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF), with support from various local and federal agencies, including the Houston and Sugar Land Police Departments, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, and multiple federal agencies.
The JTTF includes members from Houston and surrounding areas’ law enforcement, as well as federal agencies such as Homeland Security Investigations, the Department of State’s Diplomatic Security Service, and U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Assistant U.S. Attorneys Steven Schammel and Heather Winter, along with Trial Attorneys John Cella, Ryan White, and AJ Dixon from the National Security Division’s Counterterrorism Section, are prosecuting the case.
It’s important to note that an indictment is a formal charge, not proof of guilt. As with any accused individual, Said is presumed innocent until proven guilty through the judicial process.
ST. LOUIS, MO — The St. Louis Circuit Attorney’s Office has filed formal charges against 46-year-old Bessie Thomas in connection with the fatal shooting of 36-year-old Rita Williams, which occurred Thursday afternoon at a QuikTrip gas station located in the 900 block of South Vandeventer Avenue.
Thomas faces multiple charges, including First-Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
Authorities confirmed that Thomas and Williams were known to each other, and the tragic incident stemmed from a personal dispute that escalated into violence.
Officers from the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department responded to reports of gunfire around 5:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, they discovered Williams suffering from critical gunshot wounds. Despite the life-saving efforts of first responders, Williams was pronounced dead at the scene.
Williams, a mother of four, has been remembered by family and friends as a loving and devoted parent whose untimely death has left a profound void in the lives of those who knew her.
Thomas was apprehended shortly after the incident and is currently in custody as the investigation continues.
Detectives are working diligently to gather additional evidence and interview witnesses to fully understand the circumstances that led to the shooting.
The St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department urges anyone with information related to this case to come forward.
Tips can be submitted directly to the department or anonymously through CrimeStoppers. Community cooperation is vital in ensuring justice for the Williams family and holding those responsible accountable.