Las Vegas teenager involved in ISIS terror attack – “lone wolf”

LAS VEGAS, Nevada (FOX5) — A teenager is accused of acting as a “lone wolf” in an ISIS terror operation in Las Vegas that included attempting to make explosives and possibly attack a high school, court documents show.

A grand jury indicted Joshua Robles on eight counts of terrorism, including five counts of possession of a component of an explosive or incendiary device.

A source confirms that Robles is 17 years old.

According to the indictment, Robles' crimes took place between July 13, 2022, and November 29, 2023. Prosecutors accuse Robles of planning to support ISIS and say he was gathering explosives “for the purpose of attacking one or more areas in Clark County, NV.”

Prosecutors also said Robles had a floor plan of Chaparral High School with him as planning material for a terrorist attack.

In one case, prosecutors allege that Robles pledged his allegiance to IS in an online chatroom.

“Peace be upon all the brothers who see this. I am here to announce that I will be launching lone wolf operations in Las Vegas against the enemies of Allah,” Robles posted, according to prosecutors, along with a picture of the ISIS flag. “I ask you to pray for victory. I am a supporter of the Islamic State and I will make sure the Zionists in this city know it.”

Prosecutors also allege that Robles collected various items to build an explosive device (IED).

According to court records, Robles was indicted by a grand jury on Friday. A warrant was issued for his arrest and bail was set at $1 million.

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