Gregory Girard: February 2010

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Gregory Girard: February 2010

Man Charged With Stockpiling Weapons Was Tea Partier, Palin Fan

Zachary Roth | February 12, 2010, 11:19AM

Gregory Girard

The Massachusetts man charged this week with stockpiling weapons after saying he feared an imminent "Armageddon" appears to have been active in the Tea Party movement, and saw Sarah Palin, who he said is on a "righteous 'Mission from God,'" as the only figure capable of averting the destruction of society.

As we reported yesterday, Gregory Girard, a Manchester technology consultant, was found with a stash of military grade weapons, explosive devices including tear gas and pepper ball canisters, camouflage clothing, knives, handcuffs, bulletproof vests and helmets, and night vision goggles, say police. They believe Girard, who pleaded not guilty at his arraignment, was "preparing for domestic and political turmoil," and feared martial law would soon be imposed.

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Gregory Girard

Police: MA Man Stockpiled Weapons, Feared 'Armageddon'

Zachary Roth | February 11, 2010, 10:48AM

Gregory Girard

A Massachusetts technology consultant who feared martial law was imminent and was preparing for "Armageddon," according to police, has been charged with stockpiling weapons, and having explosive devices including tear gas and pepper ball canisters.

Gregory Girard of Manchester was arrested Tuesday night after a friend of his wife tipped off the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms Bureau to Girard's alleged weapons stash, reports the Gloucester Daily Times. ATF then notified local police.