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Man Arrested at Palm Beach International Airport with Loaded AR-15 and Knives in Rental Car
PALM BEACH INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT, FLORIDA, AUG 5 – Michael Rodrigues, 41, was arrested after deputies found a loaded AR-15 rifle and multiple knives in his rental car parked in a restricted airport area, officials said.
- Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Michael Rodrigues at Palm Beach International Airport after discovering a fully loaded AR-15 rifle and multiple knives in his rental car.
- Airport operations personnel alerted deputies of a suspicious man outside a dark-colored vehicle, and deputies found him getting dressed after 7:00 this morning.
- Court records show Michael Rodrigues, 30-year-old suspect, has previous charges including battery, with no confirmed felony status.
- Michael Rodrigues is held without bond and faces charges related to the loaded AR-15 rifle and knives; a law enforcement source says no threats were made and the motive remains unclear.
- Authorities believe they may have prevented a mass shooting at Palm Beach International Airport, which is used by President Donald Trump though he is not currently in Florida.
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Authorities Say They Averted Major Mass Shooting Plot at Palm Beach International Airport
PALM BEACH – A major tragedy may have been narrowly avoided Tuesday morning after Palm Beach County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a heavily armed man they say was plotting a mass shooting at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI). According to officials, 41-year-old Michael Rodrigues — a two-time convicted felon — was found loitering in a restricted […]
PBSO deputies believe they may have stopped a mass shooting at the airport
By John Iz Click here for updates on this story WEST PALM BEACH, Florida (WPBF) — A man was arrested at Palm Beach International Airport after deputies discovered a loaded AR-15 rifle and knives in his rental car. Airport operations personnel notified Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office deputies of a suspicious man outside a dark-colored vehicle in a restricted parking area at 7:10 a.m. Upon arrival, deputies observed the individual standing …
Man With AR-15 Arrested at Trump-Frequented Airport
A Florida man has been arrested after police found an AR-15 rifle and multiple knives in his rental car at a Palm Beach County airport, reports WPBF. Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office deputies responded after airport operations staff reported a suspicious individual standing outside a dark-colored vehicle in a restricted parking area. Michael Rodrigues, 41, was reportedly getting dressed outside the vehicle. When deputies searched the car, they…
Man with loaded AR-15 arrested outside airport in Florida
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (CNN, KYMA/KECY) - Authorities in Florida believe they may have stopped a mass shooting from being carried out at an airport. Deputies were called to the Palm Beach International Airport Tuesday after reports of a suspicious man who was parked in a restricted area. When they responded, officials say they found 41-year-old Michael Rodrigues standing outside the vehicle getting dressed. The car was a rental and inside, author…
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