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crime2 years ago

U-Haul driver charged with threatening President Biden and crashing near White House to remain detained.

The suspect accused of crashing a U-Haul truck into a security barrier near the White House earlier this week will remain in custody until his detention hearing on May 30. Sai Varshith Kandula, who is not a US citizen or a lawful permanent resident, made threatening comments regarding the White House at the scene, including that he wanted to kidnap and harm President Joe Biden. The truck carried a Nazi flag among other items and crashed into security barriers on the north side of Lafayette Square. Kandula has been charged with one count of depredation of property of the United States in excess of $1,000.

crime2 years ago

U-Haul crash suspect planned to seize power and kill President Biden

A 19-year-old Missouri man, Sai Varshith Kandula, who crashed a U-Haul truck into security barriers near the White House on Monday, had a Nazi flag and planned for months to "seize power" and kill the president, according to court documents. Kandula rented the truck in Herndon, Virginia, and had a valid contract in his name. He was quickly arrested by U.S. Park Police on multiple charges, and prosecutors charged him with damaging U.S. property. There were no injuries or ongoing danger, and no explosives or weapons were found in the truck or on Kandula, authorities have said.

crime2 years ago

Friend of White House U-Haul crash suspect expresses concern over mental state and presidential threats.

A former classmate of Sai Varshith Kandula, the alleged neo-Nazi who crashed a U-Haul truck into the White House security barrier, expressed concern about his mental state. Kandula reportedly told the FBI that he wanted to kill the president and seize power. He has been charged with threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, vice president or family member, as well as assault with a dangerous weapon, reckless operation of a motor vehicle, trespassing and destruction of federal property. Investigators are probing whether mental health played a role.

us2 years ago

Driver arrested after U-Haul crashes into security barriers near White House.

A U-Haul truck crashed into security barriers near Lafayette Square across from the White House, and the driver, Sai Varshith Kandula, was arrested. The 19-year-old Missouri man apparently had a Nazi flag with him and made threatening statements aimed at President Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. Charges will be filed against him, including assault with a dangerous weapon and threatening harm to the president, vice president or family members. No injuries were reported, and the cause and manner of the crash remain under investigation.