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A 61-year-old Forsyth County man, Richard David Warren, was arrested for threatening to kill top US immigration officials in charge of enforcement and policy. The alleged threats were made in June 2025, when Warren mailed letters to two government officials, threatening to kill them, as well as the family of one official and blow up the house of the other. The arrest was made in North Carolina, where Warren is facing federal charges. If convicted, he could face up to 10 years in prison.
Warren is charged with three counts of threatening to murder a federal official or their family and two counts of mailing a threatening communication to a federal official. The case is being prosecuted by the US Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of North Carolina.
The US Department of Homeland Security and the US Marshals Service are taking the threats seriously, with the Special Agent in Charge of ICE’s Office of Professional Responsibility stating that threats of violence against federal officials will be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The successful arrest of Warren reflects the cooperation and dedication of federal law enforcement agencies, including the US Marshals Service and ICE. The US Attorney for the Eastern District of North Carolina praised the professionalism and commitment of the Deputy US Marshals involved in the case.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Violent Crime
- Defendant: North Carolina
- Location: NC
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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