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Nationwide Computer Hacker Raid Nets Fort Collins Man

FORT COLLINS, Colo. (CBS4) - A suspect in a nationwide raid against a group of computer hackers has been arrested in Fort Collins.

In all, 14 people were arrested, including Vincent Charles Kershaw from Fort Collins.

Agents seized computers and other equipment while carrying out search warrants in nine states and the District of Columbia.

CNET.com: FBI arrests 16 in Anonymous hacking investigation

All are suspected members of the hacker group called "Anonymous." The group claimed responsibility for several website attacks; one of which disrupted two credit card company sites when they stopped processing donations to the website WikiLeaks.

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