FBI Uncovers Havasu Weapons Ring Tied to Pastor and Felon Preparing for ‘Civil War’ Amid Fraud Investigation

A defendant in an ongoing fraud and conspiracy case has raised alarms due to alleged involvement in an illegal firearms manufacturing operation in Lake Havasu City. Recent federal court documents indicate collaboration with a local pastor to facilitate this illicit activity.

The scheme reportedly came to light in 2022, when undercover federal agents conducted interviews with Fred Blakely, 60, and Mary Blakely, 75, leading to recorded conversations that detailed their actions. Authorities from Pennsylvania’s Eastern District discovered links between their fraudulent business practices across several states and the firearm operations occurring at the pastor’s property, whose identity remains undisclosed.

Federal investigators, through meticulous surveillance, established that Fred Blakely was manufacturing firearms and distributing them statewide. The investigation initially targeted the Blakelys for suspected fraud, eventually unearthing the more serious implications of their activities.

Despite ongoing legal proceedings, the specifics of the illegal enterprise continue to unfold. As the case progresses, further details regarding the pastor’s involvement and the extent of the operation are anticipated. Authorities remain focused on untangling the various threads of alleged deceit and criminal activity linked to this investigation.