Monday, March 29, 2010

At least 3 arrests after FBI raids in Midwest


Michigan State Police stand guard on Tomer Street in Clayton, Mich. on Sunday March 28, 2010 after an FBI raid of a home of a suspected militia leader. The FBI said Sunday that agents conducted weekend raids in Michigan, Indiana and Ohio and arrested at least three people. (AP Photo/Madalyn Ruggiero)


ADRIAN, Mich. — Some of the suspects from the FBI's weekend raids in Indiana, Michigan and Ohio are expected in court.

It's not clear what prompted the raids, which the FBI says resulted in at least three arrests.

Federal warrants are sealed, but a federal law enforcement official speaking on condition of anonymity said some of those arrested face gun charges and officials are pursuing other suspects. Court appearances are expected Monday.

A militia leader in Michigan said the target of at least one raid was a Christian militia group called Hutaree.

On its Web site, Hutaree states that it believes that Jesus wants people to be prepared to defend themselves against the Antichrist.

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