In a dramatic turn of events, a federal grand jury has unveiled a chilling plot involving two militia members determined to ignite a violent clash at the southern border. Bryan Perry, hailing from Clarksville, Tennessee, and Jonathan O’Dell, residing in Warsaw, Missouri, now face a staggering 44-count indictment for their alleged scheme to open fire on both Border Patrol agents and undocumented immigrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
The indictment, delivered with grave severity on May 30, lays bare the duo’s sinister plan to embark on a flight to Texas, armed and ready to rain bullets upon unsuspecting migrants. Shockingly, their intentions went even further, as they vowed to eliminate any Border Patrol agents daring to intervene. The litany of charges includes a disturbing tally of 14 counts for employing firearms in furtherance of violent crimes, along with seven counts of attempted murder of FBI agents and assault with deadly weapons.
Unfolding since 2022, the chilling blueprint for this harrowing conspiracy began with Perry and O’Dell orchestrating a recruitment event for their self-proclaimed 2nd Amendment militia. Their scheme took shape within the confines of O’Dell’s residence, acting as a covert staging area for accumulating an arsenal of weapons and other essential accouterments.
Their audacious plans came to light through a series of audacious TikTok videos posted by Perry himself. In these provocative clips, he vehemently accused the Border Patrol of treason, asserting that he and his accomplice were prepared to wage an all-out war against the government. Perry explicitly declared their intention to converge on the border in October, ominously vowing to “shoot to kill” in the name of safeguarding the nation.
Prosecutors painted a terrifying picture of the accused, equipped with an array of weaponry and menace. Among their arsenal were no fewer than six firearms, meticulously loaded with twenty-three magazines, accompanied by body armor, sniper rests, explosive compounds, and other alarming equipment. A chilling phone call revealed Perry’s malevolence, as he brazenly threatened to “start a war,” openly targeting migrants and vowing to eliminate any “federal agents” who dared to obstruct their mission.
When law enforcement sought to apprehend them, they were met with a barrage of gunfire, with multiple bullets striking their vehicle. In the face of this peril, Perry discharged a barrage of eleven bullets from his weapon, forcing the agents to tactically refrain from returning fire. Eventually, they overcame the assailants and placed them under arrest.
Following separate detention hearings, Perry and O’Dell were promptly incarcerated in a federal jail, deemed too dangerous to be granted bail due to the immense public risk they posed.
These disturbing events unfold against the backdrop of a Border Patrol grappling with an unyielding wave of migrants for the past three years. Adding to the upheaval, Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz announced his resignation, with Jason Owens, the Del Rio Sector Chief, appointed as his successor, in a bid to navigate these turbulent waters.