Event Brief
Texas man arrested over alleged Capitol attack plot
By The BriefBrief · Sources (3)
Filed: Oct 01, 2026 at 4:00 AM ET
Summary: Benny Caldera Jr., 40, was arrested early Wednesday at his home in Converse, Texas, after officials said they received credible information about a planned violent attack on the Texas Capitol for Thursday. He faces a felony charge of making a terroristic threat against a public servant.
WHO: Benny Caldera Jr.; Texas Department of Public Safety; officials
WHAT: A Texas man was arrested and charged with making a terroristic threat against a public servant over an alleged plot to attack the Texas Capitol.
WHEN: Oct 1, 2026
WHERE: Converse, Texas
WHY: He was charged after officials received credible information about someone plotting a violent attack on the Texas Capitol for Thursday.
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