Shreveport Man Pleads Guilty in D.C. Pizzeria Threat

SHREVEPORT, La. — A chilling threat from a Shreveport man has prompted federal charges as Yusif Lee Jones, 52, entered a guilty plea for menacing the Besta Pizza shop in Washington, D.C.

Jones, who faces up to five years behind bars, admitted to calling the pizzeria on December 7, 2016, just three days after the infamous shooting at Comet Ping Pong. His chilling words aimed at ‘saving the kids’ and threats of violence shook the community.

Washington, D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department and the FBI traced the call back to Jones in Shreveport, Louisiana. The investigation revealed that Jones was responsible for this terrifying act, leading to his arrest.

Jones now stands accused of interstate threatening communications, a charge that carries significant penalties. He faces up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release, restitution, and a $250,000 fine. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for April 12, 2017.

This case has once again highlighted the need for vigilance against those who attempt to incite fear and violence under the guise of political or social unrest. Assistant U.S. Attorney William J. Flanagan is handling the prosecution.

As the investigation continues, law enforcement agencies remain committed to ensuring public safety and bringing those who threaten communities to justice.

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