Man Accused of Plotting to Bomb VA Office

(Seattle, Washington) A 53-year-old man, Charles "Charlie" Merle Whitaker III, has been arrested for allegedly making threats to bomb the Veterans Administration offices in Seattle. Federal agents were tipped by former roommates that Whitaker made violent and aggressive comments regarding the VA including his intention to "blow up the building."

Whitaker is in state custody in the King County Jail on investigation of threatening to bomb or damage property and on suspicion of a drug violation. He's scheduled to appear in court later today. The U.S. Attorney's office is considering possible federal charges.