Metro had plan to stop officer accused of ISIS support - WTOP Afternoon Headlines - Friday, August 26, 2016

The Metro Transit Police and the FBI had been tracking 36-year-old officer Nicholas Young for years, including following his social media activity. Metro Transit Police Chief Ron Pavlik said officials could quickly respond if Young ever posed a threat to rail riders. Young is accused of attempting to send gift cards to the Islamic State group. [Logo] AFTERNOON HEADLINES - August 26, 2016 [mobile-header-ad] [alt text here] [mobile-img] [alt text here] [Metro had plan to stop officer accused of ISIS support] The Metro Transit Police and the FBI had been tracking 36-year-old officer Nicholas Young for years, including following his social media activity. Metro Transit Police Chief Ron Pavlik said officials could quickly respond if Young ever posed a threat to rail riders. Young is accused of attempting to send gift cards to the Islamic State group. 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