Justin Mesael Novoa, Threatening Federal Agents, Ohio 2025

Threats to Federal Immigration Agents Spark Indictment

A Columbus man is facing federal charges for allegedly threatening to kill federal immigration agents on social media. Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, was indicted on two counts: threatening to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer and making threatening interstate communications.

According to charging documents, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) received information in December 2025 about threats to ICE employees on the social media platform X. An investigation revealed that in June 2025, Novoa allegedly posted: “they should blast every ice agent they find.”

In November 2025, Novoa allegedly posted: “can’t wait to shoot these p***y ice agents and r******d maga maggots.”

Novoa used the screennames “Lord of Frenzied Flame” and “Father2High.” Federal agents executed a search warrant at Novoa’s residence in December 2025 and seized multiple firearms, including two rifles, two shotguns, and one handgun, as well as ammunition. Novoa also possessed two helmets and a body armor vest.

Threatening to kill a federal officer is a crime punishable by up to 10 years in prison. Making threatening interstate communications carries a potential penalty of up to five years in prison.

An indictment merely contains allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.

Columbus, Ohio resident Justin Mesael Novoa is currently facing charges related to threatening federal immigration agents.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdoh/pr/grand-jury-indicts-columbus-man-threatening-kill-federal-agents