Three Percenters

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Three Percenters subscribe to the false belief that only 3% of American colonists fought in the Revolutionary War and that they are preparing for a second Civil War, should, among other things, the federal government attempt to seize firearms. The loose-knit group has no central organization but there are some affiliated national organizations. Three Percenters have been implicated in violent plots targeting minorities.

  Jul 20, 2023

New Solano group cancels Vacaville event with election denier after inquiry

The ‘Solano Committee of Safety’ also met with Sheriff Tom Ferrara and proclaimed him a ‘constitutional sheriff,’ which he disputed....

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  Mar 23, 2023

Napa mechanic who admitted plot to bomb Democrats takes plea deal in state court

Ian Benjamin Rogers pleaded no contest to possession of destructive devices, illegal weapons and conspiracy....

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  Mar 01, 2023

Napa mechanic who plotted to bomb Democrat HQ sentenced to 9 years

Ian Rogers pleaded with U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer to show mercy at Wednesday’s sentencing in San Francisco....

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  Oct 26, 2022

Rotary clubs honor Solano deputy who showed support for extremist Three Percenters

Solano County Sheriff’s Deputy Dale Matsuoka displayed support for the Three Percenter movement on his Facebook page....

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  Sep 29, 2022

Judge delays sentencing for Napa mechanic convicted of far-right bombing plot

The judge expressed fear that Ian Rogers could commit violence after his release....

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  Sep 15, 2022

Behind the scenes: One year of the Vallejo Sun

It’s been a year since veteran journalists John Glidden, Scott Morris and Brian Krans launched the Vallejo Sun....

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  Sep 15, 2022

Former Solano law enforcement officers seek to expand political power in November

Races in Fairfield and Vacaville could give former cops an oversight role over law enforcement agencies....

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  Aug 17, 2022

Extremism in the North Bay: Three Percenters in Solano and Napa counties

A radical right wing ideology has been gathering power for years and evidence suggests it may even be present in Solano County law enforcement....

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  Jun 30, 2022

Solano deputy involved in alleged beating of Nakia Porter promoted to sergeant

Sgt. Lisa McDowell is named along with Deputy Dalton McCampbell in a high-profile lawsuit filed last year by Nakia Porter, and her father....

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  May 27, 2022

Napa mechanic accused in plot to bomb Democrats Sacramento HQ pleads guilty to federal charges

Ian Rogers pleaded guilty to conspiracy to destroy a building by fire or explosives, possession of unregistered destructive devices and possession of a machine gun....

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  May 17, 2022

Homelessness dominates Solano supervisor candidates’ debate

Three of five candidates for the supervisor seat in District 3 debated in a forum hosted by the ACLU and Solano Community College....

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  May 10, 2022

‘Time for war bro’: How an extreme right-wing Napa mechanic built an arsenal

A review of court and police records by the Vallejo Sun shows multiple missed opportunities by law enforcement to disarm Ian Rogers....

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