Arizona authorities are in the midst of an intense manhunt for Ronald Lee Syrvud, a 66-year-old suspect accused of allegedly plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to the U.S.-Mexico border in Cochise County, Arizona. This alarming development follows a separate assassination attempt just six weeks ago, where a bullet grazed Trump’s ear during a rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, as reported by Daily Mail.
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Syrvud, who has a lengthy criminal history, is also wanted on several outstanding warrants. These include charges for DUI, failure to appear in court in Wisconsin, and more serious crimes like failure to register as a sex offender and felony hit-and-run in Arizona. Authorities are racing against time to locate Syrvud, especially with Trump’s scheduled visit fast approaching.
Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels has ramped up security for Trump’s visit, stating that the threats made against the former president necessitate such measures. “We have zero tolerance for any kind of threats or intents of violence,” Dannels emphasized, making it clear that Syrvud, once caught, will face serious consequences. According to Dannels, the threats were picked up from social media, but the specifics remain unclear.
Syrvud is described as a six-foot-tall, 220-pound man who wears glasses. His last known address is in Benson, Arizona. The urgency of finding Syrvud is heightened by the fact that Trump’s visit is set in an open venue, making security a top priority for local law enforcement.
Trump’s visit to the border comes at a time of heightened scrutiny over the region’s security, particularly the area around Sierra Vista, which has been dubbed a “smuggler’s paradise.” Ohio Senator JD Vance, Trump’s running mate, visited the same area three weeks ago, calling out Vice President Kamala Harris for her failure as the so-called “Border Czar.” Vance’s tour highlighted the severe security risks in the region, pointing to the mountainous terrain that provides cover for smugglers and cartel traffickers.
Trump, never one to mince words, took to Truth Social to criticize the current administration, particularly Vice President Harris, for the ongoing crisis at the border. He vowed to address what he termed the “plague of migrant crime” during his visit. Whether the event will proceed as planned, given the potential threats, remains uncertain, as the Trump campaign has yet to comment on the situation.
With the clock ticking, Arizona authorities are leaving no stone unturned in their hunt for Syrvud. The stakes are high, and the nation’s eyes are on Cochise County as it braces for Trump’s visit under the shadow of a credible assassination threat.
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In view of his record how come he’s not in prison? We must stop coddling violent criminals.
That criminal record screams Democrat.
With a criminal record like that, you know he’s a Democrat!
This man is a one man crime wave.
Trump should cancel the open air event out of an abundance of caution.
The guy will end up doing less time than the grandma that prayed in the House of Pelosi.
Setting up a patsy in advance?
It’s a good thing the law doesn’t allow him to have a gun.
Obviously a democrat in good standing. Maybe they’ll find him as a delegate at the DNC.
Why does this puke hate Trump? Is he running a human trafficking operation across the border?
Right next to an important army post. FJB and FKH are on it.
They SHOULD be able to look at the roster and tell you what cell he’s in, but a judge turned him loose.
Ask the FBI or the SS, they’ll know where he is and they’ll have his contact info.
Syrvud, who has a lengthy criminal history, is also wanted on several outstanding warrants. These include charges for DUI, failure to appear in court in Wisconsin, and more serious crimes like failure to register as a sex offender and felony hit-and-run in Arizona. Why is he free? Democrat no doubt.