US police have arrested a man who allegedly plotted to kidnap one of President Obama’s two pet dogs.<\/p>\n
Officials say Scott Stockert – who is from the state of North Dakota – was planning to snatch one of the dogs, either Bo or Sunny.<\/p>\n
Police in Washington DC found weapons in Mr Stockert’s vehicle, including a shotgun, a rifle and a machete.<\/p>\n
Agents say he made several outlandish claims during his arrest, including that he intended to run for president.<\/p>\n
He also said he was the son of former President John F Kennedy and actress Marilyn Monroe, according to court documents.<\/p>\n
Mr Stockert has been charged with violating the District of Columbia’s gun laws.<\/p>\n
The First Family acquired Bo in 2009, with Sunny, referred to by the family as Bo’s “little sister”, following in 2013.<\/p>\n
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Source: BBC<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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