Teen Plotting Synagogue Attack Arrested

0:00In 18-year-old woman from Lexington, North Carolina, faces heavy charges after authorities say she plotted a mass attack on a Houston synagogue. Angelina Han Hicks got arrested in Davidson County on suspicion of soliciting murder and more. She's accused of planning to drive into a crowd at Beth Israel in 2028 to target worshippers. Earlier this week, on April 23, 2026, Sheriff's deputies took her into custody based on court filings detailing the threats. Officials say the scheme was aimed at causing maximum harm during services. This plot has folks on edge, especially with rising worries about attacks on Jewish communities nationwide. Hicks, a local team with no prior record mention, shocked neighbors in her small town. The incident highlights ongoing threats that keep synagogues beefing up security. She's locked up in Davidson County Detention Center on a $10 million bond with her first court date set for May 12. Investigators are still digging into how far the plan went and any accomplices.

1:01As this case unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder to stay vigilant against hate-fueled schemes like this one. You've been listening to Durham News today, AI Power Local News.