Overview
- Mark Bennett, 59, and John Bennett, 54, were charged with one count each of conspiracy to commit malicious wounding, police said.
- The brothers were arrested Nov. 19 at Norfolk International Airport with assistance from airport police, and the complaint says Mark had a ticket to Las Vegas that day.
- A criminal complaint says an off-duty Norfolk police officer reported overhearing them claim ICE agents were kidnapping people and say they needed to do something about it.
- The complaint alleges Mark discussed meeting like-minded people in Las Vegas and referenced buying an assault rifle and rounds capable of penetrating vests, as John expressed interest in joining.
- Virginia Beach City Public Schools placed John, an assistant principal at Kempsville High School, on leave, and VBPD says the investigation continues with a public call for tips to VBPD or Crime Solvers.