A man accused of planning an attack on North Texas churches last November has been formally charged, according to the White Settlement Police Department.
Tino Ross, 33, has been held in mental health facilities since police found explosives, body armor, and firearms in his van during a November 2024 incident in White Settlement.
Suspicious van leads to arrest
White Settlement police received a call about a suspicious white van from a resident on Jason Lane around 5:30 a.m. on Nov. 26.
“If you see something, say something,” White Settlement Police Chief Christopher Cook said. “This is a true testament to that resolve. That’s exactly what this neighbor did. I told her, ‘Had you not called, we would have had a very different outcome.'”
Officers discover weapons and explosives
Body camera footage shows officers speaking with Ross, who told them, “I’m dealing with spiritual issues.”…