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Wednesday, September 19,2007, DANiEL RilE was interviewed at the United States Attorney's Office, District of New Hampshire. PreS!31l1 .... lera RILEY'S a ttornsy, Mark Howard and personnel from the USAO and USMS,

At the onset of the interview, an AUSA verbally detailed the "Proffer Agreementh about making cooperative statements, RILEY and his attorney, Mark Howard acknowledged understanding the legaltties of such statements.

RILEY was first asked if he wasaware of any imminent threats to government employees, law

fcrcement. or an one' neral. RILEY related the following:

LEY was not aware of any formal plans to harm individuals other than EDWARD BROWN vocalizin su .

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Ii numerous occasions, EDWARD BROWN informed RILEY and others that he had a ~hjt list" and a plan to execute the Individuals on the "hit list" .[The plan would be implemented by others known only

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1. CASE # 1348343

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BY' Berry, Jamie

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RILEY never saw a ph}lslear "hit list~ or plan and baUelfed that the list and plan existed only in BROWN'S head. EDWARD BROWN named the followlng targets as being on the hit list Gfllens, Plainfield P.O.: Judge McAuliffe; Monier and DiMartino, USMS; O'Sullivan. Sullivan CO SO;

On one occasion, R!LEY heard EDWARD BROWN talking 0 a cel! phone to an unknown indivldual to take GILLENS (Chief Plainfield PD),out if he gets hurt;

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RILEY was asked to describe and detail Brown's property as to weapons, fortifications, and ::~ible :It;> ~

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RilEY personally observed weapons, explosive devices, and trip wires in the BROWN residence and on the property;

RILEY recalled at least two (2) cans of black powder rigged with simple fuses in the kitchen area of the house. RILEY believed EDWARD BROWN placed tne fuses In the cans. RILEY staled each can of biack powder was one pound (1Ib).

There were an additional unknown number of black powder cans in the garage;

RILEY described at least six (6) types of explosive devJ.ces that BROWN and supporters made and placed in and around the BROWN property. There were thre61 (J) different types of pipe bombs, tannerne bomes. black powder cans with fuses, and propane tanks hung from trees, The pipe bombs wereconsnucted in the garage attached to the house, RILEY drew diagrams of the three (3) types of pipe bombs;

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JASON GERHARD and ROBERT WOLFFE brought materials 10 make the pipe bombs. RilEY drd not see GERHARD and WOLFFE make bombs. eDWARD BROWN sent GERHARD to stores in Lebanon, NH to purchase rnaterlats needed to make the explosive devices;

RILEY specifically recalled on one occasion, ROBERT WOLFFE commenting whil,e BROWN was making some pipe bombs, "Why are you paying tor that.l can get them for free at work". WOLFFE 1,\"8S referring to the pipe that was being used to make the bombs. Days later. RILEY observed a box of pipe and asked EDWARD BROWN. "Bob came through?" BROWN replied, "Yeah";

EDWARD BROWN made at least "two dozen" explosive devices using 3/4" pipe with a spring loaded triggering mechanism designed to be detOnated by a trip wire .. These devices are armed Wittl shotgun stiens, They were tested and had a success rate of "5 out ,of 6";

RILEY informed that BROWN attached these devices to trees afong the perimeter of the BROWN property. These devices were attached 10 trees at different heights from chest high to lower leg. RILEY outlined on an aerial photograph where he believed the devices were instaJled;

A second type of pipe bomb was made of 23/4" inch pipe and filled with 1 112 call of gun powder. A third type was filled with approximately 1/3 can of black powder. These devices were designed to be detonated by fuse. RILEY stated that there were at least fifty (50) of these type devices that he was aware of. RILEY beUeved that EDWARD BROWN and others made more;

Tannarite bombs that are hung from trees and on outbuildings around the BROWN property. RILEY described tannarite as a binary explosive. Two compounds are mixed and ti1en detonated by gunshot. RILEY stated that were at least two dozen of these devices in and around the BROWN property,

Bright orange dots were placed on the items to make them easy to spot in the trees. RILEY marked

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an aerial photograph as to the known locations of the tannertts devices:

RILEY in-formed that them were an unknown number of propane tanks hanging from trees that were to be shot at;

A fishing line barrier was put up around the BROWNS residence. The fishing line was set up at a depth of' 25 - 30 yards into wood Ilne from the clearing around the BROWN residence. The fish line was set up to get more progressjvely dangerous! lethal as one gets closer to the residence. The deepest lines serve as an alarm and deterrence. The closest to the house lines are attached to live rounds. RILEY marked the fishing line perimeter on an aerial photograph;

RILEY observed the following weapons in the Brown's residence: two (2) .50 caliber Serbu rifles: .308 bolt action rffie; .308 sernr-suto rifle: .223 Mini-14; ,223 AR45; SKS 7,62; and a Nigant 7.62; Additionally, RILEY informed that EDWARD BROWN carries a ,45 (1911) on bis hip or waist band at air times afong with a .22 derringer. ELAINE BROWN carries a 9mm in a fanny pack;

JASON GERHARD provided the BROWNS with me following weapons: Mini- 14: AR-15; ,308 bolt action lifte; and a 50caUber Ssrbu "heavy dvty". R1LEY stated that GERHARD brought most his weapons to the. BROWNS shortly before he entered the Army in August 2007:

RILEY stated that he "heard" that JASON GERHARD made a chlorine bombbut had not observed any such devices;

RILEY described the "heavy duty" Serbu .50 caliber as stainless steel barrel and 18~20 lbs heavier than the standard Serbu .50 caliber;

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An unknown individual gave EDWARD BROWN~(15) .50 caliber tncendiary rounds. RILEY
described the rounds as 1 1i2" long with a green and silver tip, RILEY stated that an unknown
indivkiualgave these to EDWARD BROWN during the July 2007 concert. RILEY described thtl
individual as a white male approximately 5'08"-5'09" and looked to be 45- SO years old. This
individua~ dr1vlng a red motor home with Montana license piate9
- EDWARD BROWN has night vision goggles with IR lights for enhancement. RILEY did not know what generatlon the NVG were. but noted he was very impressed with the capability;

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EDWARD BROWN placed numerous solar motion activated lights around the perimeter of the property and out buildings, RILEY marked the known locations of U19 fight'SOfi an aerial photograph of tl1e BROWN property;

EDWARD BROWN has fortified his doors with metal drop bars and braces attached to the floor. The front door f maIn entrance is blocked at night with a wheeled scaffold that is wedged into the floor. RILEY mforrns that it can be moved, but only with a great deal of force;

The BROWNS have at least three (3) mea surveillance cameras attached to tl1e main house and fed 10 monltors. RILEY has not observed the video feed to 'the rnonltors;

There is a fish fine barrier in the wood line around the residence that serves as a alarm system and line of defense attached to trip wire rtgged explosives;

The BROWNS have lots of food stored in the basement. Water is supplied from a well;

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The BROWNS were reconnected to the grid the day after power was shu! of by the electric company;

Back up systems include a large diesel generator in the basement. solar panels, and a wind turbine. BROWN has an additional generator and motors in an outbuilding tha1 are not operational;

The generator 1n tne basement has an attached 60 gallon tank which must be hand filled from an out door tank. It is turned on by key;

There are in ground fuel tank(s) that hold 2000 gallons of fuel. The tanks were topped off a couple of weeks ago;

The solar system is operable with all batteries functIonal. The system did have a problem eartier. RILEY identified a faulty circuit and replaced it;

RILEY drew floor by floor diagrams of the BROWN residence marking locations of weapons, bombs, cameras, etc.

The basement contains a large diesel generator, two furnaces, two hot water' heaters, stored food, and wood for the wood stoves;

There is an attached garage that holds the batteries for the solar panels and has a work shop area where the bombs were made;

The first floor has a large kitchen, bath, dental office, .and large living area BROWN allows most visitors onto the first floor;

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Duong this past summer, RILEY help build a fully operational dentat residesce for ELAINE BROWN. This is a fully operanonal office ELAINE BROWN has been treating clienls off a!1d 00 since the

on the first floor the vacuum !ines, etc.. was !ruift~

Thera is an underground bunker accessed by a trtlp door in a kitc:hf?fj utility closet EDWARD BROWN has only informed and alf'OWe<1 RllEVand JASON GERHARD into the bunker. Once the trap door is opened you ~nd into the bunker by an Sfoot ladder. The bunker is approximately 15' X 20' and has electricity and running water. TMn; are at least 15,000 rounds of various caliber

ammunitioo stored in the bunker, There is a concrete ruonel that to an escape hatch infron1 of

the resktfJl'lCG which is covered wi1h gravel. To ~S5 the escape one must move and use the

ladder from the bunker. The escape hatch is locked from the inside, RilEY drew a diagram of where

ina bunker Is and marked the location of the escape hatch on a of the residence;

EDWARD BROWN informed RilEY that he had a second bunker, but would tel! him where it was loca~ed, Based on his knowledge of the BROWN lltsttience RILEY speculated that the S€cond bunker was 8Cf'O:SS from the first in front of the house 1400 undertne petio:

RilEY informed that BROWN kept no weapons 00 the first floor;

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Th-e second floor has a laundry, master bedroom, guem bedroom. jacuzzi room, andtelevison room.

Only intimates of the BROWNS are alrowed on the· second floor. RILEY named CIRINO GONZALEZ, '

ROBERT WOlFFE. JASON GERHARD, and TIMOTHY LOGDSON as the only individuals he was I

aware of that were allowed onttle second floor; t:~,

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fn the master bedroom, BROWN keeps a .50 caliber serbu rIfle, .308 rifle and an AK-47. The $0 an d .308 are kept At a window j n one comer a nd the A K·4 7 in the opposite come r. Th e .50 caliber has a night vision scope attached to it;

RILEY informed that the master bedroom has two closets which contain weapons and bombs One closet has a bakers type rack with at least twenty five (25) pipe bombs. RILEY marked the ctosst and rifle locations on a diagram;

EDWARD BROWN keeps a semi .308 rifle with a night vision scope in the second floor jacuzzi mom. RilEY marked the location ona diagram;

There is a surveHlaoc6 camera attached to the eve of television room. RilEY marked the location in a diagram;

The third floor consists of three rooms, the observation deck, and two unfinished rooms. The observation room and the other smaller room are accessed only by ladder. The observation room has two (2) video surveillance cameras. The other ladder accessed room contains a Mini~14. The large unnnished room holds a "heavy duty" Serbu .50 calfber. RILEY provided diagram of the third floor marking the camera and weapon locations;

RILEY rnformed that the driveway into the residence fS sate and not rigged' with any explosives are traps;

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RiLEY informed that the BROWNS communicate via cell phone, internet, and shot wave radio. The

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BROWNS have at least Stx (6) or more cell phones, Cell phones are provided by visitors and via the mail;

The cell phone and computer are hooked into a "booster' for better reception. The booster has Iii smaU antenna that is placed near a window. The intemet is accessed via a Sprint air card;

The BROWNS receive mail it1rough an unknown P.O. Box In West Lebanon, NH;

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TIMOTHY LOGOSON is a frequent BROWN visitor. RILEY stated that EDWARD BROWN informed him that LOGDSON brought in fuses, black powder, and the IR lights to enhance the night vision. EDWARD BROWN, LOGDSON, and RILEY all tested the IR Hght and nIght vision together;

RILEY helped set up the ~LIBERTY DEFENSE PROJECT" using WOLFFES home address as the deHvery site. WOLFFE agreed to the use of his home address as a mail drop. WOLFFE delivered packages addressed to Uberty Defense Project to the BROWNS;

JASON GERHARD was well Hked by the BROWNS. A frequent visitor. he ran errands, made purchases and dld chores around the property and house. RILEY informed that GERHARD made about $10,000 worth of credit card purchases for the BROWNS. RilEY stated that EDWARD BROWN reimbursed GERHARD with cash for some of the purchases;

RILEY believed the purchases were for weapons, ammunition, materials to build explosive devices, and everyday necessities. GERHARD did provide two (2) night vision scopes for rifles to EDWARD BROWN;

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GERHARD also assisted with the setting perimeter defenses, GERHARD has been observed armed with various weapons while at the BROWNS;

RILEY Informed that GERHARD re~ntly entered the Army to get more weapon training; W If7

CIR!NO GONZAlEZwasc!ose to the BROWNS for a short period of time an was a owe to stay in 3) an upstairs bedroom, GONZALEZ was primarily involved with security and was always armed while at

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GONZALEZ had a famng out with EDWARD BROWN and was asked to leave after he had sex with ~ an unknown female in the BROWN residence When he departed he stole a .308 rifle and 1000 rounds of ammunition from EDWARD BROWN;

CIRINO GONZALEZ'S father, JOSE and brother, ROMEO also visited the BROWNS. eDWARD BROWN threw them out after they held a security meeting without him. ROMEO GONZALEZ is a pollee officer in Alice, Texas. ROMEO GONZALEZ was actively involved in setting up perimeter

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As to EDWARD and ELAiNE BROWN, RILEY provided the following:

The BROWNS have no escape plan, will not leave the property and are determined to violently defend themselves against arrest;

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RILEY beHaves that EDWARD and ELAINE BROWN have. a suicide pact to avoid arrest and imprisonment They have openly discussed such;

ELAINE BROWN reoontlyfel! and injured her arm which became quite swollen and black and blue. For the most part. ELAINE BROWN spends her day in the house. Her favorite past time is reading;

ELAINE BROWN has continued her dental practice on a parlAime basis from the residence. A limited number of patients continue to see her for treatment;

EOWARD BROWN usually arises earty in the morning and does some outside chores before going back in the house for a rest;

The BROWNS usually eat at the same time each day (1700 ·1830hrs) and spend their evenings watching tel'evision and movies together. RILEY noted that their satellite TV was recently re-connected ;

EDWARD and ELAINE BROWN do net drink alcohol. RILEY noted he has seen EDWARD BROWN drink 011 only ooe occasion. He had one glaM of brandy;

EDWARD BROWN usuatly sleeps in a different room ENety night. He generalty goes to bed between 2100 - 2200 hrs and usually arise at sunup. RILEY further noted that both EOWARD and ELAINE frequently faU asleep While watching teleVision;

Other than a bruised arm. RILEY beJleves ELAINE is in good general health. RILEY stated that EDWARD may have some type of anxiety disorder as he breaks out in a red rash. RILEY gave EDWARD some medication that was prescribed for his own stress related rash. RilEY believes that

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EDWARD may also have high blood pressure;

RILEY noted that EDWARD BROWN is a difficult person to get along with. He is generally verbally abusive to all those he gets to know and has aUenated a lot of potential supporters with his demeanor and beliefs. RILEY noted that he was especially abuse to ELAINE:

Visitors are always welcome by EDWARD and ELAINE BROWN, However, they are always suspicious of strangers. The BROWNS frequently ask visitors to have supper with them;

RILEY, named a "PASTOR BUTCH" from Pennsylvania as someone who may have influence aver EDWARD BROWN. RILEY has no! met PASTOR BUrCH, but noted that EDWARD BROWN consults with him telephonically:

ELAINE BROWN'S son visited her about two weeks. (\lgo when RILEY was visiting. RILEY stated it was an emotional visit fur ELAINE as she and her son talked about how it may be their last visit together;

RILEY believed that EDVvARD BROWN had strong national ties to militia groups. To emphasize BROWN'S militia lias, RILEY stated that BROWN sent three (3) US Constitution Rangers to RANDY WEAVER'S residence in Arkansas to provi~e assistance and protection when there was a perceived threat against WEAVER. RilEY staled WEAVER confirmed this during his visit to the BROWNS earlier in the summer.

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• uesday, September 18, 2007, Robert WOLFFE was interviewed at the United States Attorney's Office, District of New Hampshire. Present were Wolffe's attorney, Paul Garrity and members of the USAO and USMS ..

At the onset of the Interview, an AUSA detailed the legal ramifications of WOLF FE'S cooperative statements. WOLFFE and his attorney. Paul Garrety acknowledged understanding the "Proffer greemen!" by both signing the agreement.

JOLFFE was first asked if he was aware of any imminent threats to government employees, law enforcement, or anyone in generaL WOLFFE related the following:

~VOLFFE was not aware of any formal plans to harm indivi lias other than EDWARD BROWN 'ocahzing such;

" mmerous occasions, EDWARD BROWN informed WOLFFE and others that he had a ' ~ iSt and a pian to execute the individuals on the "hit list~ .LFhe plan would be implemented by others

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known only to EDWARD BROWN, The plan would be initiated only upon EDWAF<:O or ELAINE

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WOLFFE never saw a physical "hit list" or plan and believed that the list and BROWN'S head;

The following individuals were frequently cited as "hit list" targets: Gillens, Chief Plainfield PO: Jud McAuliffe; Monier and DiMartino, USMS; O'Sullivan. Sullivan County Sheriffs Office;

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WOLFFE was asked to describe and detail Brown's property as to weapons, fortifications, and possibt 1 dargers 10 law enforcement and others, WOLF FE related the followin :

WOLFFE personally observed numerous cans of black powder throughout the Brown's residence Ttlere were at least two (2) in the kitchen area and at least six (6) in a kitchen pantry;

WOLF FE observed EDWARD BROWN and DANIEL RILEY maKing pipe bombs with shotguns shelts. These devices were made of 3/4" pipe with a spring loaded triggering mechanism designed to be detonated by a trip wire, WOLFFE

informed that BROWN and RILEY attached these devices to trees along the perimeter of the BROWN property WOLFFE stated that these devices were assembled in a work shop area of the attached gardge He outlined on an aerial photograph where he believed the devices were insta!lecL WOLFFE stated that he did not make any of these devices;

WOLFFE observed thirty (30) of these devices and drew a diagram of the device;

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EDvVARD BROWN, RILEY, and JAMES "OLD BUCK" HOBBS, installed a fish line perimeter around the BROWNS residence, The fish lIne was set up at a depth of 25 - 30 yards into the wood line from the clearing around tile BROWN residence. The fish line was set up to get more progressively dangerous and lethal as one gets closer to the residence. The deepest lines serve as an slarm and deterrence The closer to the house lines are more dangerous and are attached to trip wired pipe comes with blanks with the closest to the house lines attached to live pipe bombs. WOLFFE marked the fish line perimeter on an aerial photograph.

EDWARD BROWN and DANIEL RILEY constructed tannerite bombs that are hung from trees around the BROl!vN residence. The tannerite has been Pu! in cup like containers and hung from trees around the BROWN residence Some tannente has been placed on the eaves of outbuildings. The tannente is detonated by gunshot WOLF FE detailenthat RILEY and BROWN experimented withthe mixture ~md type of weapon best used to get the most out of ali explosion. BROWN and RILEY determined mat a .308 rifle was best to use. WOLFFE observed BROWN and R1LEY experimenting with and delonat!ng the tannerite:

Accorcjing to WOLFFE, RILEY purchased the tannerite online and brought it to the BROWN residence;

EDWARD BROWN placed numerous solar motion activated lights around the perimeter of the property and out buildings;

\NOLFFE observed the following weapons in the Brown's residence: .50 caliber: 308 sniper; 45 caliber handgun; 22 pistol; _22 long riffe. BROWN carries a.45 (1911) on his hip or waist band at all times along wjth a 22 derringer on his belt buckle or ln bis pocket WOLFFE did not know the models

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and makes of the weapons;

VVOLFFE stated that there was talks of using propane tanks as a explosive device. WOLFFE stated thBI h,e discouraged all from using propane due to the danqer:

~LEY provided the .50 caliber to EDWARD BROWN~ tdt!!' Yi ,/2

A unknov .... n individual gave EDWARD BROWN1Li!h_approxj~ately fifteen (":5) .50 caliber incendiary Ii- l-{

rounds WOLFFE stated that this occurred during the July [concert and that the individual~ driving a

red motor home with Montana license plates.

WOLFFE denied providing weapons to the BROWNS. On numerous occasions. WOlFFE and his wife. Valeri brouqnt thetr guns to the BROWNS and target practiced with them;

WOLFFE dedined EDWARD Brown's requestto purchase a "380 handgun for for ELAINE BROWN:

EDWARD BROWN has a couple of night vision goggles. WOlFFE did not know what generation !r.eY·,'l€re;

EDINARD BROWN has fortrflec1 his doors with metal drop bars and braces attached to the floor.

WOLFFE drew a diagram of door fortifications;

Other than the fish line perimeter and solar activated motion lights. WOLFFE was not aware of any on vrdeo surveillance systems or alarms;

n18 BROWNS have plenty of food and water and can last "for years" on the provisions they have

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stc.ec \tlfdter is supplied via a well that is in the basement Non-perishable food is also stored m ihe basement

Power to the residence is supplied via a large diesel generator in the basement, solar panels. and a WINl turbine BROWN has an additicna! generator and motors in an outbuilding that are not operanonai. There are two (2) 275 gallon fuel tanks in basemen! that supply two (2) furnaces 4.oditionally, there is an in ground fuel tankrs) of 2000 gallons of #2 tuel.

Communications:

rhe BROVVNS communicate via cel! phone and the internet. The BROWNS have at least SIX (6) or 'TIOft~ t:etl phones. Cell phones are provided by visitors and via the mail.

The BROWNS receve mau through an unknown POBox in West Lebanon, NH;

EDWARD BROWN has a short wave radio that was given to him by a"BILL LNU" of the Maine MiliHa. \NOLFEE stated that "BILllNU" informed EDWARD BROWN that the radio was stolen;

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DAN!E L. R!LEY has assisted the BROWNS in aU their efforts to avoid arrest. A frequent visitor. R!LEY r.as ;.;:Qvided weapons, made explosives, and helped set up perimeter defenses RILEY ran errands and made purchases fat the BROWNS:

I/VOLFFE purchased an: AK Style rifle from RILEY;

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RILEY and SHAUN KRANiSH. set up the "UBERTY DEFENSE PROJECT" using VVOLFFES home address as the delivery site. WOLFFE received several Uberty Defense Project packages at his home address and del!vered them to the BROWNS;

.JASON GERHARD a frequent visitor and has assisted the BROWNS in various activities. GERHARD fill'S errands, makes purchases and does chores around the property:

GEH.HM~D has provided ammunition to the BROWNS and assisted with the perimeter defenses GERH/\RD has been observed armed 'With various weapons while at the BROWNS:

\!V()LFF E informed that GERHARD recently entered the Army to Jearn about weapons. explosives. and rruhtary tactics:

,At lhe end of August 2007. WOLFFE received a receipt from "Sportsman's Guide" for the purchase of 1500 rounds of 233 ammunition, The purchase was made by Jason Gerhard who apparently used

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was close to the BROWNS for a short period of time and was allowed to stay in 41'7" 311 upstairs bedroom. GONZALEZ was primari1y involved with security and was always armed while at

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GONZALEZ had a falling out with EDWARD BROWN and was asked to leave after he had sex with an unknownternale in the BROWN residence. When he departed he stole one of BROWN'S rifles and ~i,( hundreds (600) rounds of ammunition:

C!RINO GONZALEZ'S father, JOSE and brother, ROMEO also visited the BROWNS, EDWARD

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BF<OVVN threw them out after they held a security meeting without him. ROMEO GONZALEZ is a pr.;iice officer in Alice, Texas;

ROBERT JACOBS, was described by WOLFFE a scary individual who was always armed with two (2) 9mm handguns, JACOBS made no overt threats but was inUmidating with his unfriencily demeanor- WOLF FE had not seen or heard from JACOBS for Several weeks;

As to EDWARD and ELAINE BROWN, WOLFFE provided the following:

The BROWNS have no escape plan, will not leave the property and are determined to violently defend themselves against arrest

r ilt:; BROWNS have openly discussed suicide to avoid arrest and subsequent imprisonment,

ELA1NE BROWN recently fell and injured her arm which became quite swollen and black and blue. for the most part, ELAINE BROWN spends her day reading and puttering around the house,

EDWARD BROWN usually arises early in the morning and does some outside chores before going back in the house for a rest. The rest of the day is usually spent with visitors;

The 8ROWNS usually eat at the same time each day and spend th-eir evenIngs watching television and movies together. WOLFFE noted that their satellite TV was recently hooked up;

v-s.tors are always welcome, but EDWARD BROWN is always suspicious of strangers The BROWf\JS frequently ask visitors to have supper with them ..

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