### Over 100 Firearms Seized from Arizona Man Linked to Democratic Campaign Office Shootings

Federal agents seized more than 100 firearms, including machine guns and silencers, from the home of 60-year-old Jeffrey Michael Kelly in the Ahwatukee Foothills. Kelly is suspected of shooting at a Democratic Party campaign office on three separate occasions and leaving bags of white powder marked as poison near political signs.

Kelly was arrested by Tempe police on Tuesday near his home. Surveillance footage was instrumental in identifying him, although the exact methods used to narrow down the suspect are not fully detailed. On Wednesday morning, around a dozen plainclothes law enforcement officers were seen taking inventory of a large array of weapons found in Kelly's home.

According to court documents, the FBI and the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are involved in the investigation. The weapons were subsequently removed in a moving van. Neighbors reported that police had ripped out Kelly's garage door during the operation, leaving its remains on the sidewalk.

Kelly faces seven felony charges, including three counts of committing an act of terrorism. Authorities are still building a case related to the white powder found near political signs. Kelly is also under two separate federal investigations. Attempts to contact the FBI and U.S. Justice Department for comments were unsuccessful.

In court, Kelly's attorney, Jason Squires, described him as a retired aerospace engineer with top-secret clearance in his previous role. Squires claimed Kelly’s firearms were legally owned for sporting purposes. However, a Maricopa County Attorney's Office prosecutor alleged that the extensive weapons cache suggested Kelly was preparing for an act of mass casualty.

Court documents indicated a pattern of escalating terrorist activities by Kelly. He was arrested during a traffic stop on Tuesday afternoon, and his vehicle was halted using a grappler towed from behind. Prosecutors noted that numerous firearms, including a machine gun, were found in Kelly's car, but he did not carry his cellphone during the stops, which fueled suspicions he was planning another attack.

Authorities recovered BB guns and rifles consistent with those used in the shootings at the Democratic campaign office in Tempe. They also located a 2009 Toyota Highlander and several license plates matching those seen in surveillance footage of the shootings. Kelly’s Google search history revealed inquiries about the Democratic office’s address and various firearms and accessories. His social media activity contained anti-Democratic rhetoric and numerous posts indicating his familiarity with firearms.

Real estate records show Kelly moved into his Ahwatukee Foothills home in the early 1990s. His property is uniquely decorated with found art and items such as a clock, a cart, and a small model airplane. Neighbors described him as reclusive and problematic. One nearby resident mentioned frequent disputes with Kelly involving property maintenance issues and characterized him as a "January 6-type person."

The shootings at the Democratic offices in Tempe took place in late September and early October, with the latest incident occurring on October 9 around 12:30 a.m. Earlier shootings happened on September 16 and September 23, all cases with no reported injuries. Arizona Democrats closed the field office shortly after the third shooting.

Police identified Kelly’s vehicle from surveillance footage and license plate readers. A search of his trash on October 17 revealed casings similar to those found at the crime scenes. The charges against Kelly include unlawful discharge, shooting at a nonresidential structure, committing terrorist acts, and criminal damage, according to Tempe police.