Heavily Armed Man Arrested After Making Threats at Funeral in Williamsburg

Heavily Armed Man Arrested After Making Threats at Funeral in Williamsburg

Miami Standard (Williamsburg, KY) – The Williamsburg Police Department got information on Friday about a guy who made threats against two persons and planned to attend a memorial service in Williamsburg Saturday.

Daniel Graiber, 49, of Weaton, Illinois, threatened to harm funeral attendees and was heavily armed, according to authorities.

Graiber was charged with second-degree terroristic threatening, impersonating a peace officer, first-degree attempted disorderly conduct, and possessing a controlled narcotic.

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Graiber proceeded from Illinois to southeast Kentucky, where he tried to buy a high-capacity pistol magazine, especially a 100-count drum.

Shortly before the burial service began, Corbin Police officers noticed Graiber driving south on I-75 toward Williamsburg.

When Graiber arrived at the funeral home, he allegedly questioned about the time family members would arrive for the visitation.

According to Williamsburg police, Graiber was seized and taken into custody.

During the investigation, Graiber impersonated a peace officer and claimed to work for the CIA, the FBI, and the Kentucky State Police.

Police recovered three handguns, gun magazines, ammo, a tactical ballistic vest, suspected hydrocodone pills, a baton, and a cell phone, according to a press statement.

The Williamsburg Police Department and the FBI are investigating the event, and additional charges may be filed.

The investigation continues.

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Jean Lopez

Jean Lopez

Jean Lopez is a dedicated journalist at Miami Standard News, specializing in local and crime reporting. She has a passion for sharing information which helps the community in any way possible.

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