A Tampa man has landed in hot water after allegedly making a bomb threat to a congressional office. Rigoberto Albizar Martinez (56, Tampa) has been indicted for making a telephonic threat to damage and destroy a building with an explosive.
According to the indictment, on May 1, 2024, Martinez called the District Office of a Member of the United States House of Representatives. During the call, Martinez threatened to place a bomb in the Congressional member’s Tampa office.
The indictment charges Martinez with making a telephonic threat to damage and destroy a building with an explosive. If convicted, Martinez faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison.
An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.
This case was investigated by the United States Capitol Police – Threat Assessment Section. It will be prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Joe Wheeler III.
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announced the return by a grand jury of the indictment.
The case highlights the importance of vigilance in protecting our nation’s institutions from threats.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|Weapons|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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