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Alabama Man Arrested for Threatening California Abbey

9/4/2025

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Joshua Michael Richardson from Alabama was arrested for threatening St. Michael’s Abbey in California while armed.
He sent threatening emails on August 28 and made additional threats upon arrival at the abbey.
Local law enforcement detained him, and he faces multiple charges, including criminal threats.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange highlighted the need for increased security due to rising threats against churches.

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Story summary

Joshua Michael Richardson from Alabama was arrested for threatening St. Michael’s Abbey in California while armed.
He sent threatening emails on August 28 and made additional threats upon arrival at the abbey.
Local law enforcement detained him, and he faces multiple charges, including criminal threats.
The Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange highlighted the need for increased security due to rising threats against churches.