Alabama man arrested in California church threats case; weapons seized

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ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (WSFA) - An Alabama man is under arrest in the Los Angeles area after traveling to the Golden State where he allegedly made criminal threats against a church.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department confirmed the arrest of Joshua Michael Richardson, 38. The department confirmed Richardson is from Alabama but did not provide any details on his specific hometown.

Richardson is said to have first sent threatening emails, then visited the church in person where he reportedly made more threats that prompted a priest to call police.

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After detaining Richardson, deputies and investigators searched his vehicle and found body armor, high-capacity magazines, brass knuckles, and knives, the sheriff’s department said.

A photo shared by the sheriff’s department did not include any firearms.

Richardson was arrested and transported to the Orange County Jail.

A mug shot was not made available.

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