Bomb Plotters Charged
Four individuals in Southern California were charged on May 28, 2026, in connection with a New Year's Eve bombing plot targeting businesses and Immigration and ICE agents, with some defendants facing potential life sentences. As of May 28, 2026, Dustin Jay Ammons pleaded guilty on May 23, 2026, to federal charges for attempting to detonate ATMs with pipe bombs and illegal possession of firearms and explosive materials. Christian Sturdivant, 18, was formally indicted in January 2026 for an ISIS-inspired attack plot, while Audrey Illeene Carroll, Zachary Aaron Page, and two others were indicted in December 2025 for planning pipe bomb attacks at a minimum of five Southern California locations. Cahlyl Rollins and W. Garrett Bragg pleaded guilty in September 2024 to four counts of malicious use of explosive materials after detonating devices at multiple locations in 2023.
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May 2026 — 2 developments
Four Charged in Southern California New Year's Eve Bombing Plot
Four individuals in Southern California have been charged in connection with a New Year's Eve bombing plot targeting businesses and Immigration and ICE agents. The group, described as anti-capitalist and anti-government, was allegedly testing explosives prior to their arrests. If convicted, some defendants could face life in federal prison.
Man pleads guilty to federal charges for ATM bombing attempts and explosive possession
Dustin Jay Ammons has pleaded guilty to federal charges for attempting to detonate ATMs with pipe bombs and illegal possession of firearms and explosive materials. He faces significant prison time for the charges discovered in a December 2025 home raid.
January 2026 — 1 developments
Christian Sturdivant indicted for ISIS-inspired attack plot targeting grocery store and restaurant
Christian Sturdivant, 18, was formally indicted in federal court in January 2026, accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack targeting a grocery store and fast-food restaurant. He was arrested on December 31, 2025, and allegedly intended to use kitchen knives in the attack.
December 2025 — 1 developments
Audrey Carroll and Zachary Page indicted for planning pipe bomb attacks in Southern California
Audrey Illeene Carroll, Zachary Aaron Page, and two others were indicted for planning pipe bomb attacks targeting Southern California businesses for New Year's Eve 2025. The group planned to detonate pipe bombs at a minimum of five locations.
September 2024 — 1 developments
Cahlyl Rollins and W. Garrett Bragg Plead Guilty to Malicious Use of Explosive Materials
Cahlyl Rollins and W. Garrett Bragg pleaded guilty to four counts of malicious use of explosive materials.
January 2024 — 1 developments
W. Garrett Bragg arrested in Washington D.C.
W. Garrett Bragg was arrested in Washington D.C.
July 2023 — 1 developments
Cahlyl Rollins and W. Garrett Bragg detonated explosives at ATMs and stores
Cahlyl Rollins and W. Garrett Bragg detonated explosive devices at a Bank of America ATM in District Heights, Maryland, a Truist Bank branch in Washington D.C., a Nike Store, and a Safeway supermarket, causing thousands of dollars in damage. They appeared to be 'beta-testing' methods for robbing ATMs and stores.