Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
Minneapolis Police Department
St. Paul Police Department
FBI
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
August 30, 2008
Contact: Special Agent Paul McCabe
(612) 376-3368
On August 30, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office, supported by the Minneapolis Police Department, Hennepin County Sheriff's Office and the Federal Bureau of Investigation, executed search warrants at the following addresses:
2301 23rd Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
3500 Harriet Avenue, Minneapolis, MN
3240 17th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN
These search warrants were a part of an ongoing investigation regarding serious criminal acts involving key members of the RNC Welcoming Committee.
Ramsey County Sheriff Bob Fletcher stated, "This investigation pertains to actions of the RNC Welcoming Committee. The "Welcoming Committee" is a criminal enterprise made up of 35 anarchists who are intent on committing criminal acts before and during the Republican National Convention. These acts include tactics to blockade and disable delegate buses, breaching venue security and injuring police officers. They have recruited assistance in their criminal conspiracy from other anarchists groups throughout the country. Through their plans and actions they have exhibited a blatant disregard for the law and the safety of others."
During the searches a number of items were recovered, some of which included:
Five persons were arrested this morning for probable cause conspiracy to riot, conspiracy to commit civil disorder and conspiracy to damage property. Those arrests are as follows:
At 2301 23rd Avenue South, Minneapolis, one individual was taken into custody:
Nathanael David Secor
At 3240 17th Avenue South, Minneapolis, three individuals were taken into custody:
Garrett Scott Fitzgerald
Eryn Chase Trimmer
Monica Rachel Bicking
And Erik Charles Oseland was taken into custody at an undisclosed location.
These individuals are being held at the Hennepin County Jail.
A portion of the property recovered will be on display at 2:30 PM today at the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office - 425 Grove Street - Media will enter security check-point on Grove Street and be directed upon arrival.
Any further information can be received through Holli Drinkwine at the Ramsey County Sheriff's Office (651-248-6653).
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