Armed man arrested during traffic stop after weapons and threatening writings found – NBC New York

A man armed with a rifle and other weapons was arrested following a traffic stop in Queens during which officers also found threatening writing on him, according to police sources.

“You will learn today” was one of the written messages found during that traffic stop, sources told NBC New York. The man also allegedly carried a gun, body armor, knives and other weapons.

The New York Police Department is currently leading the investigation, but the New York State Joint Terrorism Task Force and other law enforcement agencies have been notified given some of the other statements found by law enforcement and other evidence collected.

A man armed with a rifle and other weapons was arrested following a traffic stop in Queens during which officers also found threatening writing on him, according to police sources.

Investigators are looking into whether the individual, who has not yet been identified, has a history of emotional problems or whether he attempted to radicalize in the name of terrorism.

The investigation is in its early stages as investigators work to determine whether it is clear why the suspect had the weapons. The suspect was detained at a police station in Elmhurst and charges were pending against him.