(UPDATED) An arrest was made Friday in the United States in connection with the series of suspicious packages sent to prominent Democrats.

Law enforcement officials have arrested Cesar Altieri Sayoc, charging him with 5 federal crimes for the 13 homemade bombs he allegedly sent out to elected officials, celebrities, and other political figures.

Sayoc is described as a 56-year-old registered Republican with a criminal history who currently lives in Aventura, Florida and has ties to New York. His criminal records include theft, fraud, and bomb threat charges.

He was arrested Friday morning at a shopping center's parking lot in Plantation, Florida. Police have also taken his van, which was covered in political stickers.

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Past arrest records have described him as white, but according to Sayoc’s LinkedIn page, in which he calls himself a promoter and booking agent, he claimed to have historic and prominent links to the Philippines.

He said his grandfather was a certain Col. Baltazar Zook Sayoc, who allegedly fought communists in the Philippines.

He also claims that his grandfather was connected with the Sayoc International Schools Martial Arts Kali System.

However, Sayoc Kali has issued a statement that it has no knowledge of the suspect and questioned the suspect's actual biological relations to the founders of the martial arts system.

"Sayoc Kali has no knowledge of the person apprehended as part of the investigation into current events. Sayoc Kali condemns in the strongest terms any acts which threaten or inhibit the democratic practices and principles that all Americans and people of free societies hold dear," Sayoc Global, which owns the Sayoc Kali trademark, said in a statement.

"Sayoc Kali has been working with both the Democrat and Republican administrations throughout the years training law enforcement and military at the highest levels," it added.

The suspect also claimed his family was prominent in the medical field, building hospitals in the Philippines.

His other social media pages also showed a history of anti-Democrat sentiments, as well as criticism of the mainstream media.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said fingerprints left on one of the packages sent to Congresswoman Maxine Waters helped them track down Sayoc.

President Donald Trump spoke about Sayoc’s arrest as the White House hosted an event for young black conservatives.

As the President condemned political violence, he also called on Americans to unite.

"These terrorizing acts are despicable and have no place in our country. I've instructed authorities to spare no resource or expense in finding those responsible and bringing them to swift and certain justice. We will prosecute them, him, her whoever it may be to the fullest extent of the law. We must never allow political violence to take root and America cannot let that happen. And I'm committed to doing everything in my power as president to stop it," he said.

US Attorney General Jeff Sessions also condemned the political violence, saying that this case has been a top priority since this began earlier this week.

In a briefing, the FBI warned that despite the breakthrough, people should remain cautious if there are other packages still in transit.

For now, Sayoc faces 58 years in prison, but this may change or expand as the investigation continues.