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Ohio Mother's 911 Call Helped Federal Agents Break Up Alleged White House UFC Terror Plot

An Ohio mother's June 10 call to county dispatchers — reporting her 19-year-old son's weapons stockpile and stated plans to "fight the corrupt government" — helped launch the federal investigation that disrupted an…

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Fathimath Shaira
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23 June 2026Markets desk
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An Ohio mother's June 10 call to county dispatchers — reporting her 19-year-old son's weapons stockpile and stated plans to "fight the corrupt government" — helped launch the federal investigation that disrupted an alleged mass-casualty plot targeting UFC Freedom 250 at the White House South Lawn on June 14. Newly released 911 recordings, obtained by Fox News Digital, show the family had already cleared firearms and ammunition from the suspect's room before deputies arrived. FBI Director Kash Patel said authorities "stopped cold" the alleged conspiracy before it could be carried out.

Seven Charged, One Family's Report at the Center

Federal prosecutors have charged seven men in connection with the alleged plot: Tycen Proper, 19, of Ohio; Bryan Omar Roa, 24, of California; Michael Alan Thomas, 32, of California; Daniel K. Eskridge, 32, of Kidder, Missouri; Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, 31, of Omaha, Nebraska; William Lee Spartacus Falkner, of Washington state; and Jordan W. Rincker, 28, of St. Joseph, Missouri. Court documents allege the group connected through online communities before shifting communications to encrypted messaging applications.

Proper first drew investigator attention after his mother noticed him researching locations near Washington, D.C. while receiving maps and images through Discord. When she confronted him, Proper allegedly described plans for "recon" and "hit and run missions." Federal court filings state he spent approximately $3,000 in graduation money on firearms, body armor, ammunition and tactical gear — equipment his family voluntarily surrendered to law enforcement.

Alleged Operational Details

Prosecutors allege the group's plan centered on explosive-laden drones attacking one side of the event to force attendees toward a pre-positioned exit route where co-conspirators armed with sniper rifles and other weapons would be waiting. Alleged roles included shooters, drone operators, logistics coordinators and social media influencers. One participant allegedly wrote that "$1,300 gets us the drones and the charges." Rincker allegedly accepted $1,200 from a co-conspirator to distribute operational payments and provided a shotgun at an in-person meeting. A search of Rincker's home and storage unit recovered firearms, night-vision equipment, a ballistic plate, a thermal imaging scope, a 3D printer and 3D-printed gun parts.

Family Intervention as a Disruption Vector

In California, relatives of Roa separately reported concerns after noticing behavioral changes, increasing isolation and cryptic references to a "something big" planned in Washington, D.C. Retired FBI supervisory agent Rob Chadwick, speaking on Fox News, credited Proper's mother specifically, noting she came forward knowing it would result in her son's arrest. Retired FBI agent Jason Pack similarly identified the family tip as the mechanism that broke the case open. Federal investigators say one suspect told authorities the group's ultimate aim was to generate enough chaos to help overthrow the U.S. government.

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How was the alleged plot discovered?

It came to light after Tycen Proper's mother called county dispatchers on June 10 to report his weapons stockpile and stated plans to 'fight the corrupt government,' helping launch the federal investigation.

Who was charged in the case?

Seven men were charged: Tycen Proper (Ohio), Bryan Omar Roa and Michael Alan Thomas (California), Daniel K. Eskridge and Jordan W. Rincker (Missouri), Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez (Nebraska), and William Lee Spartacus Falkner (Washington state).

What was the target of the alleged plot?

The plot allegedly targeted UFC Freedom 250 at the White House South Lawn on June 14.

How did the suspects communicate and connect?

Court documents allege the group connected through online communities, including Discord, before shifting communications to encrypted messaging applications.

What did investigators recover from suspect Jordan Rincker?

A search of Rincker's home and storage unit recovered firearms, night-vision equipment, a ballistic plate, a thermal imaging scope, a 3D printer and 3D-printed gun parts.