By MATT PIKE
A St. Joseph man has been charged in an alleged plot to attack and kill government officials and others attending the Ultimate Fighting Championship Freedom 250 event held at the White House
28 year old Jordan Rincker was charged in a one-count criminal complaint with conspiracy to commit murder during the event on June 14th. He made his first appearance in federal court today after his arrest on June 21st. Rincker was arrested and charged almost a week after Daniel Eskridge from Kidder, Missouri, about an hour northeast of St. Joseph, was charged. According to court documents, Eskridge was known as a recruiter and organizer for the group.
“This case demonstrates the effectiveness of our law enforcement partners and U.S. Attorneys working together to prevent violence before it can take place,” U.S. Attorney R. Matthew Price for the Western District of Missouri in a news release. “We will continue taking decisive action against those who seek to endanger national security and threaten the safety of Americans. By staying proactive, we will disrupt their operations, break apart their networks, and hold those responsible accountable under the law.”
According to the complaint, Rincker accepted $1,200 in cash from co-conspirator, 31 year old Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez of Omaha, Nebraska, to disperse payment to other co-conspirators involved in the UFC event attack plot. The complaint alleges that with this money Rincker sent Bryan 24 year old Omar Roa of Calimesa, California, $100 through CashApp, for gas to drive from California to Washington, D.C. to pick up the “drone operator” for the attack.
Both Alvarez and Roa were arrested and charged last week for their involvement in the plot to kill government officials during the UFC event at the White House. Rincker allegedly communicated with co-conspirators on an encrypted messaging application. According to court documents, Rincker also gave a 12-gague pump action shotgun to Alvarez during an in-person meeting in Omaha. During the meeting, Alvarez gave Rincker a ballistic plate, face shield, 3D printer, 3D printing filament, night vision goggles, binoculars, a “wire checker,” and a minicomputer.
Alvarez allegedly gave Rincker the 3D printer to make drones. The complaint also states Rincker “traded” the 12-gauge pump action shot gun with an ammunition-filled bandolier. While executing a search warrant of Rincker’s home and storage unit, investigators found several firearms and ammunition, as well as other supplies, including.
- FN Reflex 9mm pistol with a magazine and loose 9mm rounds
- FMK AR1 eXtreme multi-caliber rifle
- A Remington 597 .22 LR caliber rifle
- 3D printed Glock-style pistol with 3D-printed magazine and 3D-printed ammunition
- Gas mask with cartridge
- Night vision goggles
- Multiple electronic devices
- 3D printer (Ender brand)
- 3D printer (Creality brand)
- 3D filament
- 3D printed gun parts
- Shield Strike Face Level III ballistic plate
- Plate carrier with plates inside
- Thermal imaging scope
- Muzi Works off grid mesh network
- A mini-Mac computer
The charges contained in this complaint or any others are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Maureen Brackett, Trey Alford, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Brandon Chlarson. It was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
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