In Belfast, Maine, Nazi James G. Cummings was building a radioactive “dirty bomb”, and he had had a cache of radioactive materials in his home suitable for building a ‘dirty bomb’, as well as instructions on how to build a ‘dirty bomb’ were found in his home.  As reported by the Bangor Daily News (BDN), a HAZMAT team was sent to the location and the BDN forwarded a report that he had “four lots of one gallon containers of bomb-grade hydrogen peroxide, uranium, thorium (also radioactive), lithium metal, thermite, aluminum powder, beryllium (radiation booster), boron, black iron oxide and magnesium ribbon.”  The Associated Press reported that “he was actively amassing bomb-making materials in the wake of the 2008 presidential election.”

The BDN also reported that reports of such dirty bomb materials was part of an authentic terrorist threat investigation. It appears that his target may have been the Washington DC area, as a result of the election of Barack Obama.

The Bangor Daily News reported on “his love of guns and his fascination for Hitler.”  It stated “An application for membership in the National Socialist Movement filled out by Cummings also was found in the residence, according to the report.”  The Associated Press reported that “He told people he was fascinated by Adolph Hitler and said he had a collection of Nazi memorabilia.”

BDN stated “The FBI report also stated there was evidence linking James Cummings to white supremacist groups. This would seem to confirm observations by local tradesmen who worked at the Cummings home that he was an ardent admirer of Adolf Hitler and had a collection of Nazi memorabilia around the house, including a prominently displayed flag with swastika. Cummings claimed to have pieces of Hitler’s personal silverware and place settings, painter Mike Robbins said a few days after the shooting.”

It is also stated the it was believed by investigators that the level of materials collected were not dangerous enough, and viewed Nazi James Cummings as a “lone wolf.” Nazi James Cummings was shot and killed by his wife, which is how investigators learned of the materials and the plot.

— February 10, 2009 – Report: ‘Dirty bomb’ parts found in slain man’s home
(Bangor Daily News)
— “James G. Cummings, who police say was shot to death by his wife two months ago, allegedly had a cache of radioactive materials in his home suitable for building a ‘dirty bomb.'”
— Cummings known for “his fascination for Hitler”
— “An application for membership in the National Socialist Movement filled out by Cummings also was found in the residence, according to the report”
— Other reports:
http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/99263.html
— related FBI report:
http://www.bangordailynews.com/external/cummings/cummings2.pdf
— report states his wife, Amber Cummings, “James had been in contact with ‘white supremacist group(s)'”
— Officials verify dirty bomb probe results
http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/99310.html
— Officials say “dirty bomb” materials no threat
http://www.bangordailynews.com/detail/99277.html
— related video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KKgzsujAXPs&

It was previously reported as “Parts for ‘dirty bomb’ found in slain US man’s home”