FBI says it stopped a potential terrorist attack in North Carolina

The FBI announced it arrested an 18-year-old in North Carolina who is accused of planning a New Year's Eve attack and has been charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.

The FBI announced it disrupted an alleged ISIS-linked plot tied to New Year's Eve in North Carolina and arrested an 18-year-old. Officials say the suspect was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization. The announcement was made by the FBI's Charlotte field office and the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of North Carolina. Known details: - An 18-year-old from the Mint Hill area outside Charlotte was arrested and charged, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. - Authorities reported the alleged plot was linked to support for the Islamic State and tied to New Year's Eve timing. - The FBI said the case involved online communications and that the arrest was announced by the Charlotte field office. Summary: Officials say the arrest removed an alleged immediate threat connected to a planned New Year's Eve incident and the suspect has been charged in federal court. Undetermined at this time.