A New Orleans man possibly also having a drug problem was arrested for threatening to kill both Obamas.
NEW ORLEANS (WKOW) -- A man from New Orleans is in custody tonight after being arrested and charged with threatening to kill President Barack Obama.
According to court records, a Secret Service agent alleged 47-year-old John Turnpaugh called 911 early last Friday and told a dispatcher he planned to kill the President and First Lady.
Based upon age and location, this from September 2003 may be him, as well.
Today, the New Orleans Police Department is requesting the public?s assistance in locating 41-year-old John Turnpaugh, wanted in connection with the attempted murder of 45-year-old Rodney Kirby. The offense occurred shortly before 12:00 a.m., September 17, 2003, in the 4300 block of Baudin Street.
According to investigators, the victim and suspect were involved in a verbal altercation which escalated when the suspect retrieved a machete and cut the victim across the neck. The victim is hospitalized and currently listed in stable condition.
A follow-up investigation by Third District Detective Lawrence Green identified the wanted suspect as the persons responsible for the offense.
Wanted: 41-year old John Turnpaugh
John Turnpaugh (Unknown address)
Wanted for: Attempted Murder
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