19-Year-Old Ohio Man Arrested for Alleged Plot Against Trump UFC Birthday Event

A 19-year-old from Ohio faces serious federal charges after authorities say he plotted an attack on the UFC Freedom 250 event that took place Sunday, June 14, marking both the nation's 250th birthday and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebration.

Tycen Proper was arrested by FBI agents from the Cincinnati division and is currently held without bond at the Franklin County Jail. A mugshot of the suspect was obtained by TMZ.

According to law enforcement, Proper's mother contacted police days ahead of the event with concerns about her son's activities. When officers visited his residence, his father revealed that the teenager had connected with individuals online to conduct what he described as "recons." The father stated that Proper had spent $3,000 of his graduation money on equipment including camping gear, ballistic plates, firearms, ammunition, and additional magazines. One of the weapons allegedly involved an assault rifle painted to resemble the American flag.

Proper's mother told authorities that members of the unnamed group expressed "ultra-religious and anti-government" views. According to statements made on June 11, Proper admitted to planning an attack tied to the UFC event. The alleged scheme involved deploying a drone equipped with explosives over the White House to trigger an evacuation, followed by gunmen opening fire on targets as part of what authorities say was intended to spark a revolution.

Additional arrests have been made in California, Missouri, and Nebraska, according to federal officials who spoke with FOX19.

In online communications reviewed by investigators, Proper allegedly referenced Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn, claiming she "taken money from the Israel pro-Israel lobby and supports them." In another message, he allegedly wrote "These are people we're going to focus on" alongside images of members of Congress.

Proper faces four federal charges with potential life imprisonment consequences. These charges include receipt or transfer of a firearm intended for a felony, carrying up to 15 years; conspiracy to commit an offense against the United States, punishable by up to 5 years; attempted murder of a federal official, with a maximum of 20 years; and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence, which carries a mandatory minimum of 5 years and a maximum of life imprisonment.