Two veterans, Charles Fields and Levi Frakes, are charged with robbery and theft following an alleged armed attack on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, where they reportedly used a hammer to assault a man while stealing $14,000 in military equipment. Federal prosecutors reveal that the suspects, both identified as former military personnel, possessed a significant cache of weapons, including a machine gun and Nazi memorabilia, found during a search of their home in Lacey.
Their arrest follows a lengthy investigation into military thefts at the base, with agents uncovering evidence of white supremacist affiliations and unlawful possession of military items. As law enforcement continues to unravel the details of this case, questions remain about the pair’s motives and the extent of their criminal activities, prompting a deeper look into their potential plans for the stolen arsenal.
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