Mother’s 911 Call Foils Alleged White House UFC Terror Plot
Mother’s Intervention Leads to Arrest in Alleged White House Terror Plot
Newly released recordings of emergency calls reveal the critical moments an Ohio mother’s concern for her 19-year-old son, Tycen Proper, led to his arrest in connection with an alleged plot targeting a White House event. The 911 calls detail the mother’s alarm over her son’s possession of firearms, ammunition, and his stated intention to join a group she believed aimed to “fight the corrupt government.”
The recordings offer a glimpse into the anxieties that ultimately initiated an investigation into Proper, one of seven individuals now accused in a conspiracy targeting UFC Freedom 250, an event slated for earlier this month at the White House. In one of the calls, a cousin of Proper’s mother contacted dispatchers, urging authorities to visit the family’s residence. “They are having some issues with their son,” the caller relayed to dispatchers. “She has some concerns with weapons and ammo and a particular mindset that her oldest boy is in right now.” The cousin added that Proper’s mother had reached out to him in a state of panic. “I don’t think anybody’s in immediate danger as in this second,” the caller stated, “But I know that she has some concerns with weapons and ammo.”
Family’s Proactive Steps
Minutes later, Proper’s mother contacted dispatchers directly. Upon learning that law enforcement officers were already en route, she elaborated on the measures the family had taken prior to alerting authorities. “We took all the guns and ammo out of his room and got it off our property,” she informed dispatchers. Proper’s mother indicated that her son had just returned home and would likely discover the weapons were missing.
When questioned by a dispatcher about whether Proper exhibited suicidal tendencies or was involved with drug abuse, his mother confirmed neither appeared to be the case. Instead, she explained the root of her apprehension. “We don’t even know what he’s wanting to do,” she said. “He’s wanting to leave this weekend and go with a group of people to help, like, fight the corrupt government.”
Investigation Uncovers Online Activity
According to federal court documents, Proper initially drew the attention of investigators after his mother expressed concerns about recent firearm purchases and unsettling online communications. The complaint details how Proper’s mother grew alarmed by her son’s research into locations near Washington, D.C., and his receipt of maps and images via text messages and Discord. When confronted by his mother, Proper allegedly revealed that members of the group planned to conduct “recon” and “hit and run missions.” His mother later told investigators that she interpreted these statements as references to planned shootings.
Upon the arrival of deputies at the family’s Ohio home on June 10, Proper’s father reportedly informed investigators that his son had recently connected with individuals online and intended to depart that weekend to meet with members of the group. Court filings indicate that Proper had spent approximately $3,000 of his graduation money on firearms, body armor, ammunition, and tactical gear. Family members subsequently surrendered this equipment to law enforcement on a voluntary basis.
Wider Conspiracy Unveiled
Federal authorities allege that Proper was one of seven men involved in a conspiracy that targeted UFC Freedom 250, an event held on June 14 on the White House South Lawn. The group of suspects now includes Proper; Bryan Omar Roa, 24, of California; Michael Alan Thomas, 32, of California; Daniel K. Eskridge, 32, of Kidder, Missouri; Abraham Hermosillo Alvarez, 31, of Omaha, Nebraska; William Lee Spartacus Falkner of Washington state; and Jordan W. Rincker, 28, of St. Joseph, Missouri.
In California, investigators reported that Roa’s family also expressed concerns following noticeable changes in his behavior. Court documents indicate that relatives informed authorities of his increasing isolation, significant time spent with a new circle of online associates, and cryptic remarks about traveling to Washington, D.C., where “something big” was anticipated. Family members reportedly feared he intended to commit acts of violence.
Details of the Alleged Plot
Prosecutors state that the men connected through online communities before transitioning their communications to encrypted messaging applications. Court documents allege the group discussed employing explosive-laden drones to incite panic at the event, subsequently positioning shooters to target “high value targets” among fleeing attendees. One participant allegedly wrote that “$1300 gets us the drones and the charges,” while another encouraged the group to acquire “as many and as deadly as we can get” when discussing drone capabilities.
Authorities report that members discussed various roles, including shooters, drone operators, logistics coordinators, and social media influencers. A recently filed federal complaint indicates that authorities identified Falkner through communications uncovered during the investigation. Prosecutors allege Falkner discussed loading explosives onto drones and configuring them for “maximum destructive impact.” Court documents further detail that the plan involved explosive-laden drones attacking one side of the event, directing attendees toward an exit route where co-conspirators armed with sniper rifles and other weaponry would be stationed.
One suspect allegedly informed investigators that the group’s objective was to generate sufficient chaos to facilitate the overthrow of the U.S. government. Prosecutors allege that Rincker received $1,200 from a co-conspirator to manage payments related to the operation and provided a shotgun during an in-person meeting. A search of his residence and storage unit yielded firearms, night-vision equipment, a ballistic plate, a thermal imaging scope, a 3D printer, 3D-printed gun components, and other tactical gear, according to court documents.
Importance of Public Reporting
Authorities stated that the alleged plot was thwarted before it could be executed. Experts have highlighted the significance of family members recognizing warning signs and reporting them to authorities. As one former federal agent commented, “That’s how this got stopped.” Another former federal supervisory agent praised the mother’s courage in coming forward, acknowledging the personal repercussions. “Thankful for the one mother’s courage to come forward and say something, even though it meant the certain arrest of her own son,” the agent remarked.
