Family members of two men charged in an alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event reported warning signs before authorities intervened. Bryan Omar Roa, 24, from Calimesa, California, allegedly expressed intentions to travel to Washington, D.C., indicating that 'something big' would happen. His family noted concerning online communications and a significant stockpile of weapons. On June 10, just days before the event, Roa's family considered reporting him to law enforcement after he left home but did not do so until he returned.
In Ohio, Tycen Proper, 19, was also reported by his mother due to concerns about his firearms purchases and online interactions. Following her report, law enforcement transported Proper to a hospital for evaluation due to his expressed thoughts of violence. Investigators later linked both cases, with the FBI becoming involved after the Ohio incident.
Federal complaints allege that Roa, Proper, and three others planned to use drones with explosives at the UFC event to create panic and facilitate an attack on attendees. The Justice Department has charged the individuals involved with various offenses related to the plot. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.