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Man with Flamethrowers Arrested Outside NC Church
3 Jul
Summary
- Man found with crossbows, flamethrowers, and 500 rounds.
- Suspect had a notebook listing churches and schools.
- Arrest made outside a North Carolina church on Sunday.
On Sunday, authorities apprehended William S. Milliken III, 44, outside Wesley Memorial Church in High Point, North Carolina. The arrest occurred after a concerned citizen reported an armed man in the church parking lot. Responding officers found Milliken in possession of two flamethrowers, two crossbows, and more than 500 rounds of ammunition.
Further investigation revealed additional concerning items in Milliken's truck, including duct tape, knives, oxycodone pills, and a realistic-looking handgun replica. Court documents also indicated the suspect possessed a notebook detailing addresses of churches, schools, and public buildings, alongside body armor and police scanner radios. He faces charges including possession of a weapon of mass destruction and impersonating law enforcement.
