Syracuse Man Threatens VA Hospital Employees

A Syracuse man has been convicted of making threatening statements to employees at the Syracuse Veterans Affairs Hospital. Mark W. Sweeney, 60, pled guilty to the charges in federal court.

According to authorities, Sweeney made a threatening phone call to the Veterans Crisis Line, stating that he intended to kill multiple people who treated him and had a plan and the means to do so.

The case was investigated by the Veterans Affairs Police and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael D. Gadarian. Sweeney faces up to 10 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to three years when he is sentenced on November 7, 2019.

The Syracuse Veterans Affairs Hospital provides critical healthcare services to thousands of veterans in the region. Threats of this nature are taken extremely seriously and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Sweeney’s sentencing is scheduled for November 7, 2019, before Judge David N. Hurd. The case highlights the importance of addressing mental health issues and providing support to those in need.

As the community comes together to support our veterans, we must also ensure that those who threaten or harm them are held accountable for their actions.

The case is a reminder that threats of violence will not be tolerated and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.

Sweeney’s guilty plea marks a significant step in bringing justice to the victims and their families.

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