GROVE HILL, Ala. — A man accused of threatening multiple synagogues in Alabama and neighboring states was taken into custody Monday.

Authorities arrested Jeremy Wayne Shoemaker, 33, with a suitcase containing ammunition, body armor and other items that officials described as part of plans for violence. The Clarke County Sheriff's Office said further investigation revealed that the subject had intentions of not being taken alive and was possibly planning attacks on public figures as well.

The FBI and other agencies said they acted after receiving credible threats targeting the places of worship but did not specify how the threats were made.

Shoemaker is charged with resisting arrest, and officials said federal charges are likely.

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