FBI had warned of possible plot against Las Vegas high school

Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 | 1:05 p.m.

A teen arrested after authorities found weapons in his car at a Las Vegas high school has been linked to a suspect facing federal firearms, explosives and terror threat charges, police said. A Metro Police arrest report for Jake Howell, 18 — arrested Friday at the Northwest Career and Technical Academy — indicates he was friends with Steven Fernandes, who is in federal custody. Fernandes, a former student at Northwest Career and Technical Academy, was arrested in September on federal charges including unlawful possession of firearms, possession of explosives material and terrorist threats. The FBI alerted authorities at the Southern ...

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By chuck333

Dec. 27, 2012

1:49 p.m.

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Where's the parents? Arrest them too.
By Launce (Launce Rake)

Dec. 27, 2012

3:28 p.m.

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Maybe the societal collapse is this Friday. Better get me down to the gun store, yup!
By BeSafest

Dec. 27, 2012

3:47 p.m.

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"Maybe the societal collapse is this Friday. Better get me down to the gun store, yup!"

You're too late, Ammo shortage on Obamas first election, now gun shortage!

Hows that change working for ya?
By BeSafest

Dec. 27, 2012

3:49 p.m.

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@notch ... way too funny! but I'm sure true!!!!