Asolo Employee Arrested In Hate Group Plot

An call center employee is facing felony charges with other members of the American Front white supremacist group concerning a plot to attack buildings in Orlando.

John Wyczlinksi of Venice was arrested with 10 other members of the white supremacist group American Front, led by Marcus Faella, The Orlando Sentinel reports:

"Faella — who sees himself and his compatriots as "protectors of the white race" — was convinced it was "inevitable" and planned to kill Jews, immigrants and minorities, according to a recently filed affidavit. As they trained in firearm and hand-to-hand combat, members of the white-supremacist group American Front discussed acts of violence and disruption with targets including Orlando's City Hall, authorities allege."

Members of the group face hate and criminal conspiracy charges, Florida Today reports.

The arrests came about after a confidential informant in Melbourne came forward and said he feared for his life, WESH-TV reported.

Asolo's Managing Director Linda DiGabriele released a statement about Wyczlinksi's arrest Thursday evening.

“Asolo Rep is shocked to learn of Mr. Wyczlinski’s alleged secret criminal activities. Asolo Rep does not and would not tolerate such criminal conduct. Mr. Wyczlinski will not be reinstated at any time unless these allegations are determined to be unfounded," DiGabriele said. "Asolo Rep has reached out to law enforcement and as an organization has been and will continue to be committed to respect and tolerance.” 

Lawson Lamar, Ninth Circuit state's attorney, is working the case and won't comment further than what he has on the case, WKMG reports:

The state attorney's office said each suspect was arrested on paramilitary training, which is teaching another person to make or use a firearm; attempted to shoot into an occupied dwelling and evidence of prejudices while committing offense. All are felony level offenses.

"This investigation is a result of our on-going partnership with local law enforcement and federal agencies in a concentrated effort to stamp out hate crime in our community," said Ninth Circuit State Attorney Lawson Lamar. "The Ninth Circuit State Attorney will review the investigation and will file the appropriate criminal charges."