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WEBVTT STORAGE UNIT.THIS WEEK, THE FBI MOVED IN.EVERITT JAMESON'S HOME NEARDOWNTOWN MODESTO IS DARK ANDQUIET NOW, BUT EARLIER, THEPLACE WAS SWARMING WITH FBIAGENTS.ONE NEIGBOR SAID SHE WAS ALARMEDWHEN SHE FIRST SAW THEM WITHTHEIR GUNS.>> I WAS RUNNING INTO MY HOUSEMAKING SURE EVERYTHING WASLOCKED.KEVIN: JAMESON HAD ALREADY BEENTAKEN INTO CUSTODY.COURT RECORDS SHOW UNDERCOVERAGENTS WORKING FOR THE FBI HADBEEN TALKING TO HIM SINCEOCTOBER AFTER AN INFORMANT SAWPOSTS FACEBOOK WHICH HE HADWRITTEN OR LIKED SUPPORTINGTERRORISM.THEN AFTER TWO MONTHS OFCOMMUNICATION DETAILING HOW HECOULD HELP ISIS, INCLUDINGBUILDING WEAPONS IN THEMOUNTAINS AT A REMOTE CAMPSITE,HE SAID HE RECONSIDERED, ACCORDING TO COURT DOCUMENTS.BUT IT WAS TOO LATE AND HE WASARRESTED GOOD ONE OF HIS FORMERNEIGHBORS DESCRIBED HIS AS BLUEJEANS KIND OF GUY.>> HE SEEMED LIKE A NORMALPERSON WHO LIVED THERE, A YOUNGGUY WITH HIS GIRLFRIEND.NEVER CAUSED ANY PROBLEMS.THERE WEREN'T ANY LOUD OFFENSEOR ANYTHING.JUST A NEIGHBOR.KEVIN: HIS MOST RECENT NEIGHBORSAID SHE WOULD SEE HIM NOW ANDTHEN IN THE DRIVEWAY.>> I DIDN'T TALK TO HIM MYSELF.I WOULD JUST SEE HIM PULL UP INHIS TOW TRUCK.KEVIN: BUT NOW SHE WONDERS WHATHE WAS THINKING.

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The FBI filed charges Friday against a Modesto man who had "radical jihadi beliefs" and was possibly planning a terror attack at Pier 39 in San Francisco on Christmas Day, according to a criminal complaint.Everitt Jameson, 26, was taken into custody in Modesto by the FBI following several months of investigation, the FBI said. He was charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization.According to the complaint, Jameson expressed support for the terror attack in New York City where a man killed eight people on Oct. 31 when he drove onto a bike path with a rented pickup truck.Jameson also "liked" and "loved" multiple pro-ISIS and pro-terrorism Facebook posts during the FBI's investigation, the complaint stated.Click here to see the full criminal complaint hereThe affidavit said Jameson named Pier 39 in San Francisco as a target location for an attack because "he had been there before and knew that it was a heavily crowded area," adding that he needed no reconnaissance or site survey.TIMELINE OF EVENTSThe FBI's investigation began on Sept. 19, when an FBI informant reported a suspicious Facebook account.On Oct. 24, an undercover agent privately messaged Jameson, in which he stated that he was "committed wholehearted (to the cause)," according to the FBI.In the weeks that followed, Jameson had several more internet conversations with the agent, one in which they discussed the New York City terror attack on Halloween. According to the criminal complaint, Jameson told the agent, "Allahu Akbar! It says he was one of us. I'm glad to know we Muslims are finally hitting back. Allahu Akbar!"On Nov. 3, Jameson filled out a franchise tow truck driver application with the Modesto Police Department to be employed by a local towing company that has a contract with the city of Modesto, the complain said.Three weeks later, FBI special agents conducted surveillance near the towing company, where they saw Jameson in front of the building wearing the company's work uniform. In the days that followed, he was seen driving a tow truck around the greater Modesto area, according to the affidavit.Another FBI agent began communicating undercover with Jameson on social media on Dec. 11. The next day, Jameson said, in part, "We are in desperate times. Cal (sic) on me when I'm needed. Anything for Dar al Islam," the FBI said.Jameson told the informant that he was a soldier in the "Kuffar army" before he reverted and that he was trained in combat and things of war.The FBI discovered that Jameson was discharged from the U.S. Marine Corps in June 2009. He earned a sharpshooter rifle qualification, but was given discharge papers for fraudulent enlistment -- he failed to disclose a latent asthma history, the complaint said.Jameson eventually met with the FBI agent on Dec. 16 and told the informant that he was a tow truck driver, had the ability to provide money and was willing to travel to Syria. Despite the agent telling Jameson to go home and think about it, Jameson maintained that he was "ready and prepared to proceed," according to the criminal complaint.Jameson told the agent that they needed something along the lines of the New York truck attack or the 2015 terror attack in San Bernardino.Then, Jameson turned suggested an attack at Pier 39, adding that he wanted to use explosives that would "tunnel" or "funnel" people to a location where Jameson could "inflict casualties," the FBI said.Jameson told the agent that he could carry out the attack the week of Dec. 18 through Dec. 25, but that Christmas Day was the perfect day. He also said he did not need an escape plan because he was ready to die, according to the complaint.In the affidavit, Jameson said that he needed ammunition, powder, tubing and nails and that he was trained in the use of both M-16 and AK-47 rifles. He suggested that he could go to the mountains, build the devices at a remote campground and then return home and store the devices.On Monday, Jameson communicated with the FBI that he was "very busy tonight," and that he had reconsidered and wasn't able to go through with their plan. The agent said, "We can only do Allah's will," and Jameson replied, "In Sha Allah one day I can. But I can't," the complaint said.SEARCH OF JAMESON'S HOMEA search of Jameson's Modesto home was executed Wednesday. Investigators seized two .45 caliber magazines, several cylinder fireworks, a Winchester .22 caliber rifle, a Rugers Model M77 and a Sturm Ruger 9 mm handgun, along with a handwritten letter signed by an ISIS leader, according to the FBI.During the search, FBI agents interviewed Jameson, who stated his support of ISIS and terrorism and discussed aspects of the plan to carry out an attack, noting that he would be happy if an attack happened, the affidavit said.SAN FRANCISCO REACTS TO ARRESTSan Francisco's acting mayor London Breed issued a statement following Jameson's arrest, commending the FBI for its work in the case."Thanks to the diligent efforts of the FBI and local law enforcement agencies, a planned attack has been prevented from occurring in our city."At this time, there are no known additional threats to San Francisco related to this investigation. While the FBI investigation into this case continues, the San Francisco Police Department will be increasing its presence throughout the City. I am incredibly thankful for the efforts and commitment of our public safety officials during this time. "San Francisco is a city that proudly champions democracy, freedom and liberty. Sadly, that makes our home a target. We will not allow the thwarted attempts of one dangerous individual to disrupt our way of life. We will remain vigilant and continue to protect our city from any threat."Officials at Pier 39 released a statement in response to the threat, saying guest safety is a priority."Pier 39 will continue to work closely with city agencies and law enforcement officials toward this goal. SFPD will provide an increased visible presence along the waterfront throughout the holiday season. "Pier 39 also said it's own security will have an increased presence throughout the holiday season.--Jameson appeared Friday afternoon in federal court in Fresno.If convicted, Jameson faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.Stay with KCRA for updates on this developing story.