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Recently released 911 tapes show that Brett Cavanaugh, a suspect in the alleged plot to assassinate a Supreme Court judge, is abandoning his plan near the judge’s home, admitting to an operator that he needs “psychiatric help.”
Nicholas John Roske of Simi Valley, California, was carrying a handgun, ammunition, knife, pepper spray, screwdriver, zipper ties and other equipment when he was arrested by Montgomery County Police Department on Wednesday morning near Cavanaugh’s home in Maryland, according to a criminal complaint.
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The Justice Department has accused Roske of attempting or threatening to kidnap or kill a U.S. judge.
An approximately 15-minute call to 911 indicates that Roske says he has “thoughts” and came from California “to act on them.”
“Are you thinking of hurting someone, including yourself?” Said the operator.
A video taken by neighbor David Burgett shows law enforcement officers carrying out a search warrant at the home of Nicholas John Roske in California, who was charged Wednesday with attempting to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Cavanaugh. (David Burgett / Local News X / TMX)
“Yes,” Roske replies. The cameraman then asked him if he had access to a weapon that Roske said he had, but that had been unloaded and locked in a suitcase.
Roske tells the operator that he did not drink drugs or alcohol, after which the operator asks if he needs medical help.
“I need psychiatric help,” Roske said.
He then describes how he moved the suitcase away from him, which he said contained a firearm, pepper spray, a knife and tools, and sat on the curb. Asked why he came all the way from California and whether he knew anyone, Roske said, “Brett Cavanaugh is a Supreme Court justice.”
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Roske later told police he was upset by an expired draft opinion suggesting the Supreme Court was on track to overturn Rowe against Wade, the notable 1973 abortion case. He also said he was upset by the school massacre. in Uwalde, Texas, and believes Cavanaugh will vote to loosen gun control laws, the swearing-in statement said.
When calling 911, the operator asked if he had come with the intention of “hurting himself and him or what would happen?”
“Exactly,” says Roske.
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Roske says he is open to doing whatever the police ask of him, whether sitting or standing: “I want to be completely compliant, so whatever they want me to do, I will do.”
Asked how he found the address, he said he had an article with a photo of the house and a street number, which he said he had checked with other information to narrow down the exact address.
Roske goes on to say that he was hospitalized before living with his parents, no children – but he has a pet dog named Molly.
The cameraman continues to talk to Roske while the police arrive.
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“They’re here,” Roske finally says. “I’ll close.”
Jessica Chasmar of Fox News contributed to this report.
Adam Shaw is a political reporter for Fox News Digital, focusing on immigration. You can contact him at adam.shaw2@fox.com or on Twitter: @AdamShawNY
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