By Joshua Caplan

Federal authorities on Friday arrested a man in Plantation, Florida in connection to a series of apparent mail bombs sent to prominent Democrats and progressive activists, according to reports. 

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12:12 PM — Officials say DNA evidence played a key role in Sayoc’s arrest.

11:57 AM — Close up photos of the suspect Cesar Altieri Sayoc’s van taken in April.

11:51 AM — The suspect has been identified as 56-year-old Cesar Altieri Sayoc of Florida.

11:41 AM — President Donald Trump says he will address the mail bomb campaign investigation shortly.

11:33 AM — FBI agents have taken possession of a white van believed to belong to the suspect.

11:15 AM — Fox News’ Rick Leventhal reports the suspect is a 56-year-old white male and has prior arrests for terroristic threats. Further, reports say the man has ties to New York City.

11:09 AM — NBC reports the suspect will face charges in connection to the attempted attacks.

10:58 AM — DOJ spokeswoman confirms initial reports but will not clarify whether there was an arrest.