PREPARED CITIZEN INTELLIGENCE BRIEF
July 8 2025 | 1017 CDT
1. Domestic Security & Civil Unrest
Portland, OR – Four more Antifa suspects federally charged for the July 4th riot that besieged the local ICE facility; counts include assaulting federal officers and property damage.
Oklahoma City, OK – A saboteur climbed a fenced site Sunday night, cut power to News 9’s NextGen Live weather radar, and smashed security cameras; radar was restored, suspect still at large.
Oconomowoc, WI – U.S. Marshals ended a 17-year man-hunt, arresting fugitive Agustin Rivera-Contreras, wanted on cocaine-distribution charges and immigration violations.
Alvarado, TX – 10 (some have said 12) Far Left suspects, armed with rifles and body armor, charged with attempted murder and terrorism after a coordinated ambush on ICE agents during a staged 4th of July attack. One officer shot in the neck survived. Authorities recovered ARs, Kevlar, radios, and a "Resist Fascism" flag.
2. Infrastructure & Grid Alerts
Louisiana – Overnight storms left more than 10,000 customers without power; ~2,300 outages remained at 0800 CDT.
National – CISA, FBI, and NSA repeated warnings of Iranian-affiliated phishing aimed at U.S. critical infrastructure operators.
Oklahoma City, OK – Deliberate vandalism disabled News 9’s weather radar. Service has been restored; suspect remains unidentified.
3. Extreme Weather & Natural Hazards
Laguna Beach, CA – The "Rancho Fire" burned ~4 acres; homes on La Mirada, Katella, Baja, and Summit evacuated. Firefighters holding the line.
Central NC – Four EF-1 tornadoes confirmed from Tropical Depression Chantal. Jordan Lake floodwaters left 2 dead, 2 missing. Canoe located, search ongoing.
Durham, NC – Drone footage shows multiple homes fully flooded.
Texas Hill Country – Flood death toll stands at 104+. FEMA SAR teams deployed. A drone struck a rescue helicopter near Kerrville.
Flores Island, Indonesia – Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki erupted, sending ash 11 miles into the sky. Aviation alert issued.
Alaska – St. George Creek Fire has grown to nearly 25,000 acres. Evacuations are in effect.
4. Border & Immigration
Los Angeles, CA – Joint ICE/CBP raid in MacArthur Park targeted MS-13 gang; weapons recovered.
Alvarado, TX – 12 Far Left suspects charged after planned armed ambush of ICE agents.
McAllen, TX – Gunman killed after shooting outside CBP annex. One city officer wounded.
5. Church, Mission & Civilian Safety
Naples, FL – Armed man disrupted Sunday service at Manantial de Vida Church, claiming he was a "trained killer." Staff moved children to safety, alerted deputies, and disarmed the suspect without panic. Loaded handgun and three full mags recovered.
Kaduna, Nigeria – Church attack left 5 dead, 8 abducted.
Haiti – U.S. missionary team evacuated after gang violence near Port-au-Prince.
6. International Flashpoints
Russia–Ukraine – Russian drone strike on Kharkiv killed one, wounded 71. Kyiv warns of expanded offensive.
Poland–Germany Border – Poland reinstated border checks; clashes between citizen patrols and German police over migrant-pushback claims.
Red Sea – Chinese naval vessel used a laser to blind a German military plane.
Nepal-China Border – Flood destroyed the Friendship Bridge at Rasuwagadi. 18 missing; all trade halted.
7. Signals to Monitor
FEMA TF-1 teams en route to flood zones in Texas.
Evening power demand in Louisiana may trigger rolling outages.
SoCal fire danger remains elevated.
AI-generated voice spoof of Sec. Marco Rubio used in high-level phishing attempt.
Signs of coordinated Far Left violence against federal targets; online doxxing increases risk.
8. Preparedness Action Items
SoCal WUI residents: Cut dry brush and stage go-bags in vehicles.
Monitor creek/river levels in NC and TX if near flood zones.
Verify emergency alerts to avoid phishing scams after disasters.
Monitor suspicious drones; one disabled helicopter during SAR operations.
9. Preparedness Focus of the Day
In floods, wildfires, or sudden threats, you may have less than 20 minutes to leave. Build an evacuation bag you can grab without thinking. Start with the basics: ID, meds, water, flashlight, charger, change of clothes…and keep it by the door or in your vehicle.
Analyst Insight
National tension is rising. From armed ambushes on ICE to church threats and mass flooding, Americans are seeing multiple fronts of instability. The Alvarado attack marks a shift toward organized Far Left violence. We are still in a Low-Intensity Conflict phase, but coordination is increasing.