Authorities say 2 arrests linked to booby trap attacks on police in Southern Calif. town
By APSaturday, July 3, 2010
Officials: Arrests linked to Calif. police attacks
HEMET, Calif. — Authorities say there have been two arrests linked to a series of booby trap attacks on police in a small Southern California town.
The Press-Enterprise reports that detectives served a series of warrants Friday night and arrested 40-year-old Nicholas John Smit of Hemet and 36-year-old Steven Hansen of Homeland.
At a news conference Saturday, police said Smit is being held on suspicion of making a booby trap and assault on a police officer with intent to commit murder. Hansen is being held for parole violation and weapons charges.
Since Dec. 31, Hemet law enforcement officials have been targeted seven times through booby traps and arson attacks.
There have been no injuries in any of the attacks.
Information from: The Press-Enterprise, www.pe.com
