A La Quinta man threatening violence at a “No Kings” rally has been arrested, the Palm Springs Police Department announced Saturday morning.
Edward Miranda, 28, allegedly threatened to commit a shooting at the Palm Springs “No Kings” rally scheduled for 6 p.m. Saturday, June 14, police said on social media.
Captain Kyle Stjerne said the threat appeared as a comment beneath a community member’s post about the rally. Police became aware of the threat around 2:12 p.m., Friday, June 12.
PSPD worked with the FBI to identify Miranda and locate him at his residence in La Quinta. He was taken into custody without incident just after 10 p.m., Friday, and is expected to be charged with one felony count of criminal threats and a misdemeanor count of threatening to interfere with civil rights.
Law enforcement executed search warrants at two of Miranda’s listed residences, one in La Quinta and another in Bloomington, an unincorporated area just outside Fontana in San Bernardino County, locating a pistol belonging to Miranda, PSPD said.
Miranda remained in custody at the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio at 11 a.m., Saturday, with bail set at $100,000. His next court date was scheduled for 8 a.m., Wednesday, June 18.
“We take all threats to public safety seriously and will vigorously pursue those intent on committing violence in our community,” Chief Andy Mills said in a statement. “Thanks to the vigilance of a community member who saw something and said something, along with the tireless efforts of our PSPD detectives and FBI partners, we were able to identify and apprehend the suspect, ensuring the safety of tonight’s event.”
A heavy police presence is expected at the “No Kings” rally in Palm Springs to ensure public safety.
The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with additional information is urged to contact PSPD at 760-327-1441 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at 760-341-7867.
(This story has been updated with new information. )
Sam Morgen covers the city of Palm Springs for The Desert Sun. Reach him at smorgen@gannett.com.
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