Lonnie Coffman, Alabama man caught with Molotov cocktails in DC, planned to give out weapons, feds s

[eppur_se_muova]

Updated Jan 12, 2021; Posted Jan 12, 2021

By Carol Robinson | [e-mail]

An Alabama man arrested with nearly a dozen Molotov cocktails as well as guns and ammo has a “concerning history and characteristics” that raise a grave risk that he would endanger the community should he be released from custody, according to federal court documents made public Tuesday.

Lonnie Leroy Coffman, a 70-year-old north Alabama man, was arrested nearly one week ago during the breach of the U.S. Capitol.

A search of his pickup truck turned up 11 Molotov cocktail explosive devices, and multiple other items including a letter in which he named U.S. Rep. André Carson of Indiana, who labeled a “Muslim,” and also named a judge with words “bad guy” beside the judge’s name.
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“There is clear and convincing evidence that (Coffman) would pose a danger to the community if released and that there are no release conditions or combination of conditions that would ensure the safety of the community,’' according to federal prosecutors.
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“The defendant brought these weapons to the immediate vicinity of the U.S. Capitol Building and traveled the area with two firearms on his person,’' records state. “The amount of weapons suggest an intent to provide them to others as no one person could reasonably use so many at once.”
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more: https://www.al.com/news/2021/01/lonnie-coffman-alabama-man-caught-with-molotov-cocktails-in-dc-planned-to-give-out-weapons-feds-say.html

[uncle ray]

1. gives new meaning to "come and take it".

i didn't think they'd be handing them out.