Ten suspects linked to American Front white supremacist group plotted to strike against Jews, immigrants and minorities, authorities say

FBI arrests seven men, three women after raiding their camp
Couples Marcus and Patricia Faella (top row) and Mark and Jennifer McGowan.
Osceola County Jail/AP Couples Marcus and Patricia Faella (top row) and Mark and Jennifer McGowan.

Ten suspects linked to the American Front white supremacist group were planning an attack on Jews, immigrants and minorities in Central Florida, the Orlando Sentinel reported.

According to an affidavit obtained by the newspaper, the suspects discussed making ricin, a deadly poison, and were targeting Orlando City Hall.

The ten were arrested after the FBI raided their Florida camp, authorities said.

The last three arrests came after seven people were taken into custody this past weekend on felony charges that fall under the state’s hate crime law, Florida television station WFTV reported.

Two married couples were among those busted. Marcus Faella, 39, and wife Patricia, 36, were arrested along with Mark McGowan, 25, and his wife Jennifer, 25.

The Faellas and Mark McGowan were identified by the Southern Poverty Law Center as leaders of the violent group of racist skinheads.

Also busted were 26-year-old Christopher Brooks, Diane Stevens, 28, Kent McLellan, 22, Paul Jackson, 25, Dustin Perry, 20, and 23-year-old Richard Stockdale.

Kent McLellan Diane Stevens Paul Jackson
Osceola County Jail/AP Kent McLellan, Diane Stevens and Paul Jackson (l. to r.)

The suspects were charged with evidence of prejudice while committing an offense; attempting to shoot into an occupied dwelling; and paramilitary training.

Under Florida law, the last offense is a felony if done “in furtherance of a civil disorder within the United States.”

The Faellas were freed after posting bond Monday of $500,000.

Approached by WFTV for comment, Patricia Faella asked the reporter to leave.

“Have a great day!” she said, posting a no trespassing sign on her property.

Christopher Brooks Dustin Perry Richard Stockdale
Osceola County Jail/WTSP.com Christopher Brooks, Dustin Perry and Richard Stockdale (l. to r.)

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