Man Who Allegedly Went To DC To Kidnap Obamas' Dog Arrested

[MohRokTah]

The greatest danger to presidents and their families has always been from lone nuts.

Man Who Allegedly Went To DC To Kidnap Obamas' Dog Arrested

WASHINGTON (AP) — Officials in Washington say they've arrested a North Dakota man who allegedly traveled to the nation's capital to kidnap a dog belonging to President Barack Obama.

D.C. Superior Court documents say Secret Service agents interviewed Scott D. Stockert of Dickinson, North Dakota, at a Washington hotel after receiving information that he was on his way to the capital to kidnap a "pet" owned by the first family. The first family has two Portuguese water dogs, Bo and Sunny. Officials arrested Stockert after finding weapons in his car.

A court document says that Secret Service agents interviewed Stockert on Wednesday after they received information from a Secret Service office in Minnesota that Stockert "was on his way to Washington, D.C., to kidnap the pet that belongs to the first family." During the interview, agents asked Stockert whether he had access to any weapons, and Stockert acknowledged having two guns in his truck. Agents searched the truck and found a shotgun and rifle as well as a machete, a billy club and ammunition. The court document says Stockert was not a registered gun owner and that he was charged with violating District of Columbia laws on carrying a rifle or shotgun outside a home or business.

According to court documents, Stockert told agents that he was "Jesus Christ" and that his parents were President John F. Kennedy and actress Marilyn Monroe and that he came to Washington to announce he was running for president. His attorney, Michael Madden, did not immediately return an emailed request for comment late Friday. His telephone voicemail was not accepting new messages.

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http://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/scott-stockert-arrest-obamas-dog

[hollysmom]

1. I know he is crazy but why kidnap a dog?

first of all, the word is kid-nap. Second what could the dog have ever done to anyone?

[saltpoint]

2. Not sure if this guy wanted to run off

with both Bo and Sunny, but as a rule of thumb, I would suggest to him that stealing a pet from the President of the United States is probably an ill-considered undertaking.

In any case, this sounds like a national security question that should be posed to Rudy Giuliani.

[mahina]

3. we arrest the nut cases who act on the constant stream of hate radio and tv,

But fake news is still allowed to spew fodder for this stuff.

With a winger house and senate, we're stuck with this for a while.

Is there any good reason not to bring back the fairness doctrine?