October 05, 2025
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D.C. man arrested with alleged Molotov outside Red Mass

Washington, D.C. police arrested 41-year‑old Louis Geri of Vineland, New Jersey, outside the annual Red Mass after alleging he had a Molotov cocktail. He faces charges of unlawful entry, threats to kidnap or injure a person, and possession of a Molotov cocktail, and MPD’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal team and Arson Task Force responded while the FBI also joined the response.

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📌 Key Facts

  • The suspect was identified as 41‑year‑old Louis Geri of Vineland, New Jersey.
  • The arrest occurred outside a D.C. church.
  • He was charged with unlawful entry, threats to kidnap or injure a person, and possession of a Molotov cocktail.
  • The MPD Explosive Ordnance Disposal team and the Arson Task Force responded, and the FBI also responded to reports of an individual with explosives.
  • These details were reported by CBS News on its Facebook page (post titled "Man arrested, charged with having Molotov cocktail outside D.C. church") on 2025-10-05T21:28:37+00:00.

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Man arrested, charged with having Molotov cocktail outside D.C. church
https://www.facebook.com/CBSNews/ October 05, 2025
New information:
  • Identifies suspect as 41‑year‑old Louis Geri of Vineland, New Jersey.
  • Lists exact charges: unlawful entry, threats to kidnap or injure a person, and possession of a Molotov cocktail.
  • Confirms MPD Explosive Ordnance Disposal team and Arson Task Force responded and that the FBI also responded to reports of an individual with explosives.