ND Man Accused Of Obama Dog Kidnap Plot

MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) -- Authorities say a North Dakota man plotted to kidnap one of President Barack Obama's dogs.

Secret Service agents arrested Scott Stockert in a Washington, D.C. hotel room Wednesday after getting a tip from the Minnesota field office.

They said he was on his way to the nation's capital to kidnap Bo or Sunny. Agents found weapons and ammunition in Stockert's truck.

Stockert told agents he was Jesus and was running for president, according to the police report.

He also said he was in Washington to push for $99-a-month health care.

Stockert is charged with having an unregistered firearm and ammunition.

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