Airport Security Guard Accused of Threatening President Obama

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A private security guard at Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey has been arrested on charges of making threats against Barack Obama, one day before the president was scheduled to land there, the Associated Press reports.

A Continental Airlines worker reportedly told authorities that John Brek, 55, made threatening comments at an airport coffee cart on Tuesday. Brek was arrested several hours later and charged under state law with making terroristic threats against the president. He has denied making any threats.

A search of his northern New Jersey home turned up dozens of firearms, none illegal.

President Obama arrives in New Jersey Wednesday to campaign for Gov. Jon Corzine.

Filed Under: Crime, Guns, Obama Administration

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