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Substitute Teacher, 19, Made Online Threats Of Violence Against Virginia School: Sheriff Substitute Teacher, 19, Made Online Threats Of Violence Against Virginia School: Sheriff
Substitute Teacher, 19, Made Online Threats Of Violence Against Virginia School: Sheriff A 19-year-old substitute teacher in Northern Virginia is facing charges after allegedly making threats online targeting a school, according to the Loudoun County Sheriff's Office. Chantilly resident Hadyn Dollery was arrested off-campus and charged with making threats of bodily injury following reports of statements made against John Champe High School in Aldie. According to the sheriff's office, Dollery was arrested on Monday, April 20, after investigators received a tip through the Safe2Talk app indicating that Dollery made threats of violence. She was taken off school grounds and is bei…
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ
Trump Targeted In Assassination Threats By PA Man From Same County As 2024 Shooting: DOJ A Pennsylvania man who threatened to assassinate President Donald J. Trump and other U.S. officials has now pleaded guilty, federal authorities announced on Monday, April 13. Shawn Monper, 33, of Butler, admitted in federal court to making threats to assault and murder U.S. officials and federal law enforcement agents, according to U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti. Monper pleaded guilty to two counts related to threatening officials, and as part of his plea agreement, accepted responsibility for additional charges tied to his online activity, authorities said. The case stems from a series of pos…
Infamous ‘Gays For Trump’ Scammer Who Threatened US Congressman Charged In New Stalking Case Infamous ‘Gays For Trump’ Scammer Who Threatened US Congressman Charged In New Stalking Case
Infamous ‘Gays For Trump’ Scammer Who Threatened US Congressman Charged In New Stalking Case An infamous scammer who once impersonated members of the Trump family and threatened to kill a United States Congressman is now charged in a new Pennsylvania stalking case where he pretended to be "a Governor", according to court documents obtained by Daily Voice on Wednesday, Dec. 3. Joshua Alan Hall, 26, of Mechanicsburg, is accused of Misdemeanor Stalking and Misdemeanor Harassment for repeated anonymous communications meant to cause fear during an incident on Oct. 20, the docket shows. Silver Spring Township Police filed the complaint on Nov. 26, and a preliminary hearing is scheduled be…
Repeat Pennsylvania Offender Arrested In DC After Threatening Lawmaker: Capitol Police Repeat Pennsylvania Offender Arrested In DC After Threatening Lawmaker: Capitol Police
Repeat Pennsylvania Offender Arrested In DC After Threatening Lawmaker: Capitol Police A Pennsylvania man with a history of harassing government officials was stopped in DC before he could enter a Senate office building — after allegedly threatening to kill a sitting Member of Congress, according to US Capitol Police. The US Capitol Police said their Rapid Response Team arrested 43-year-old Richard Griffin around 12:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 4, after spotting him from a BOLO bulletin issued days earlier. Authorities said Griffin was intercepted outside the Delaware Avenue Door of the Russell Senate Office Building before he could attempt to go through security screening. Grif…
Dinner Turns Dangerous: Drunk Woman Attacks Virginia Dad, BF Pulls Shotgun At Chipotle: Sheriff Dinner Turns Dangerous: Drunk Woman Attacks Virginia Dad, BF Pulls Shotgun At Chipotle: Sheriff
Dinner Turns Dangerous: Drunk Woman Attacks Virginia Dad, BF Pulls Shotgun At Chipotle: Sheriff A dinner outing at a Virginia Chipotle erupted into chaos when an allegedly drunk woman attacked a man — and her boyfriend pulled a shotgun, deputies said. The wild scene unfolded around 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the Chipotle on South Gateway Drive, according to the Stafford County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were called to the restaurant for a disturbance involving a firearm, officials said.  When they arrived, investigators said they found that Aaliyah Thomas, 28, had approached the victim — a man who was there with his son — and assaulted him while intoxicated. Her boyfriend, ident…
Virginia HBCUs Threatened: VSU, Hampton Cancel Classes, Lock Down (DEVELOPING) Virginia HBCUs Threatened: VSU, Hampton Cancel Classes, Lock Down (DEVELOPING)
Virginia HBCUs Threatened: VSU, Hampton Cancel Classes, Lock Down (Developing) A pair of Virginia colleges were forced to cancel classes and enter a lockdown after being targeted with threats. Virginia State University (VSU) and Hampton University both entered precautionary protocols after being among several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) reportedly targeted on Thursday, Sept. 11. URGENT UPDATE!!! pic.twitter.com/TVTRINu7Wq — Virginia State University (@VSU_1882) September 11, 2025 At Virginia State University, officials said that local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies were working to determine the credibility of the threat recei…
'US Marine Sniper' Threatened To Kill VA Hospital Worker, Mailman In Virginia: Feds 'US Marine Sniper' Threatened To Kill VA Hospital Worker, Mailman In Virginia: Feds
'US Marine Sniper' Threatened To Kill VA Hospital Worker, Mailman In Virginia: Feds A 57-year-old Fairfax man admitted to making a series of violent and specific threats against federal employees in Virginia and DC, officials announced. Kenneth R. Woodard, 57, of Fairfax, pleaded guilty in Alexandria federal court this week to making threatening communications over interstate commerce and threatening to kill a federal official, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Court documents state that on April 29, Woodard called the Department of Veterans Affairs’ crisis line demanding to speak to a VA hospital police officer he had interacted with earlier in the day. During the c…
DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict
DHS Warns Of Terror Attacks, Cyber Threats In US Amid Iran Conflict Federal officials are warning of a heightened threat environment in the United States due to the ongoing conflict with Iran, according to a new DHS National Terrorism Advisory Bulletin issued Sunday, June 22. The alert says low-level cyberattacks, plots against U.S. officials, and extremist violence at home could all rise in the coming weeks as tensions overseas continue. “The ongoing Iran conflict is causing a heightened threat environment in the United States,” the Department of Homeland Security said in the bulletin, which remains active through Sept. 22. The warning has prompted New Yo…
Maryland Teen Admits To Making Bomb, Shooting Hoax Calls Across US: DOJ Maryland Teen Admits To Making Bomb, Shooting Hoax Calls Across US: DOJ
Maryland Teen Admits To Making Bomb, Shooting Hoax Calls Across US: DOJ A 19-year-old from Maryland who helped run an online “Purgatory” group behind a wave of terrifying swatting calls—targeting schools, airports, casinos, and homes—has pleaded guilty in federal court, authorities announced. Owen Jarboe, of Hagerstown, admitted to conspiracy, cyberstalking, and making interstate threats involving fire and explosives between December 2023 and Jan. 18, 2024, according to the US Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors said that Jarboe and his co-conspirators used Telegram, Instagram, and shared spoofing scripts to mask their identities while triggering police responses to…
Maryland Teen Threatened School Principal, Religious Groups In Voicemail, Police Say Maryland Teen Threatened School Principal, Religious Groups In Voicemail, Police Say
Maryland Teen Threatened School Principal, Religious Groups In Voicemail, Police Say A Montgomery County student is facing hate crime charges after allegedly leaving a threatening voicemail targeting a local school principal and multiple groups, police say. Detectives with the Behavioral Assessment and Administrative Unit (BAAU) say the threat was made on Tuesday, March 18, prompting a swift response from Montgomery County Community Engagement officers. Investigators said a voicemail was left at a Montgomery County Public School (MCPS), where the suspect used threatening language aimed at the principal, as well as “various demographic and religious groups.” The 17-year-old…
Threat Prompts Shelter-In-Place At Two Maryland Schools, Police Say Threat Prompts Shelter-In-Place At Two Maryland Schools, Police Say
Threat Prompts Shelter-In-Place At Two Maryland Schools, Police Say A reported threat at a Montgomery County middle school led to a shelter-in-place at two area schools while police investigated, officials said. Montgomery County Police responded to Parkland Middle School in Rockville late Monday morning, March 17, after receiving a report of a potential threat at the school. As a precaution, both Parkland Middle School and nearby Brookhaven Elementary School were placed under a shelter-in-place order while officers assessed the situation, police said. By 12:36 p.m., authorities reported that both schools had been moved to a modified shelter-in-place as th…
New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan
New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan New images released by authorities show the suspect in the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan fleeing the crime scene in the back of a taxi cab. Click here for a new, updated story - CEO Murder: 26-Year-Old Being Held In Pennsylvania In Connection To Manhattan Case The NYPD released the latest images early Sunday morning, Dec. 8.  "The full investigative efforts of the NYPD are continuing, and we are asking for the public's help," the NYPD said in a statement accompanying the release of the new i…
Unmasked: Face Of Suspect In Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan Revealed In New Images Unmasked: Face Of Suspect In Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan Revealed In New Images
Unmasked: Face Of Suspect In Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan Revealed In New Images Brand-new photos have been released showing the face of a suspect who police say was lying in wait before the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan. Click here for a new, updated story: New Images Show Suspect Fleeing In Cab After Brazen Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan The NYPD released the images late Thursday morning, Dec. 5, just over 24 hours after the homicide.  These are the first photos showing the suspect's face. The department released earlier images of the man wearing a mask. The new imag…
New Photos, Video Show Brazen Targeted Killing Of UnitedHealthcare CEO In Manhattan New Photos, Video Show Brazen Targeted Killing Of UnitedHealthcare CEO In Manhattan
New Photos, Video Show Brazen Targeted Killing Of UnitedHealthcare CEO In Manhattan Police have released photos of the suspect who was lying in wait before the brazen targeted killing of the CEO of one of the nation's largest healthcare companies in midtown Manhattan. Click here for a new, updated story - Unmasked: New Photos Show Face Of Suspect In Targeted Killing Of CEO In Manhattan The executive, Brian Thompson of UnitedHealthcare, was shot outside the the New York Hilton Midtown at 1335 Sixth Ave. at around 6:45 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 4, the NYPD said. The gunman, wearing a black face mask, a gray backpack, and a dark jacket, approached the victim from behi…
Bomb Threats, Swatting Incidents Target Trump Cabinet Picks, Appointees, Spokesperson Says Bomb Threats, Swatting Incidents Target Trump Cabinet Picks, Appointees, Spokesperson Says
Bomb Threats, Swatting Incidents Target Trump Cabinet Picks, Appointees, Spokesperson Says Several of President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet selections and administrative appointees were the targets threats the last two days, a spokesperson said, calling the acts "violent" and "un-American." According to a statement by the Trump-Vance Transition Team on Wednesday, Nov. 27, several individuals associated with the incoming administration were subjected to threats ranging from bomb scares to "swatting" incidents, in which false reports are made to dispatch emergency responders to someone's location. Law enforcement responded swiftly to ensure the safety of those targeted, the team s…
Knife-Wielding Man Arrested After Disturbance At Sheriff’s Residence In Maryland: Authorities Knife-Wielding Man Arrested After Disturbance At Sheriff’s Residence In Maryland: Authorities
Knife-Wielding Man Arrested After Disturbance At Sheriff’s Residence In Maryland: Authorities A Chesapeake Beach man is facing multiple charges after allegedly trespassing and threatening Calvert County Sheriff Ricky Cox and his family at their home earlier this month, according to officials. On Nov. 7, 2024, at approximately 5:30 p.m., deputies responded to the Sheriff’s home following reports of a trespassing incident involving 42-year-old Calvin Wayne Blackwell, Jr. who is familiar to law enforcement, causing a disturbance. Deputies say Blackwell was banging on the front door, yelling, and alarming Cox and his family.  When officers arrived, Blackwell was seated in a vehicl…
Man Who Made Thousands Of Harassing Calls From MD To Congressional Offices Sentenced: Feds Man Who Made Thousands Of Harassing Calls From MD To Congressional Offices Sentenced: Feds
Man Who Made Thousands Of Harassing Calls From MD To Congressional Offices Sentenced: Feds A Queens man who made more than 12,000 calls to dozens of Congressional offices and threatened to kill a staffer has been sentenced to more than a year in prison, federal authorities announced. Ade Salim Lilly, 35, was sentenced to 13 months in prison, followed by 36 months of supervised release for making threats and "conducting a campaign of pervasive harassing communications against members of Congress," according to the US Attorney's Office. Court documents state that beginning in early February 2022, and continuing through his arrest in November last year, Lilly made more than 12,…
Controlling Man Sentenced For Beating Ex, Threatening Her From Behind Bars In DC (UPDATED) Controlling Man Sentenced For Beating Ex, Threatening Her From Behind Bars In DC (UPDATED)
Controlling Man Sentenced For Beating Ex, Threatening Her From Behind Bars In DC (Updated) A District man who couldn't last a week after his ex-girlfriend gave him a second chance is heading to prison after violently attempting to control her, federal officials say. Barrington Hart, 36, was convicted on a host of charges in DC after he was in a romantic relationship with a woman, broke up, then reunited for four days, during which he terrorized her last summer, according to authorities. On Friday, he was sentenced to 15 years in prison and five years of supervised release. Prosecutors say that Hart and the woman got into an argument on July 27, 2023, when he accused her of cheat…
Jilted Lover Who Stalked, Repeatedly Threatened Ex In DC Gets Prison Time Jilted Lover Who Stalked, Repeatedly Threatened Ex In DC Gets Prison Time
Jilted Lover Who Stalked, Repeatedly Threatened Ex In DC Gets Prison Time A District man who terrorized his former partner for years will spend time in federal prison for stalking her and making threats, according to officials. Eddie Tibbs, 34, was sentenced to 73 months in prison for stalking, felony threats, felony destruction of property, misdemeanor destruction of property, and a civil protection order violation following a harrowing ordeal involving his ex, federal authorities announced over the weekend. According to prosecutors, Tibbs and his victim were romantically involved, and their relationship reached its conclusion in 2020, leading to a frighten…
Foreign Citizen Who Threatened To Assassinate Joe Biden, Donald Trump Goes To Prison In PA Foreign Citizen Who Threatened To Assassinate Joe Biden, Donald Trump Goes To Prison In PA
Foreign Citizen Who Threatened To Assassinate Joe Biden, Donald Trump Goes To Prison In PA A Somalian man living in Pennsylvania threatened to assassinate President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, and now he's in a Pennsylvania Prison, according to a release by the US Department of Justice on March 15, 2024. Mohamed Farah, 34, who was living in Cumberland County, was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Jennifer P. Wilson to three years’ imprisonment on Wednesday, March 13.  Following his release, the Court has also imposed a three-year term of probation.  "The indictment alleges that in January 2022, Farah, who is a citizen of Somalia, threatened to ass…
Maryland Man Who Targeted, Threatened LGBTQ+ Group, Officials In DC Gets Prison Time: Feds Maryland Man Who Targeted, Threatened LGBTQ+ Group, Officials In DC Gets Prison Time: Feds
Maryland Man Who Targeted, Threatened LGBTQ+ Group, Officials In DC Gets Prison Time: Feds The Howard County man who made death threats targeting an LGBTQ+ advocacy group during an unhinged voicemail he left hours after a mass shooting will be having his phone calls monitored by prison guards for the foreseeable future, according to officials. Adam Michael Nettina, 34, of West Friendship, was sentenced to two years in federal prison, followed by three years of supervised release after admitting to making threats and sending messages to Maryland and Virginia state delegates who made statements in support of transgender people following the mass shooting in Nashville last March…
Police Investigating Threats Of Explosive Devices In All Baltimore County Schools (DEVELOPING) Police Investigating Threats Of Explosive Devices In All Baltimore County Schools (DEVELOPING)
Police Investigating Threats Of Explosive Devices In All Baltimore County Schools (Developing) All hands are on deck in Baltimore County after there were threats made targeting all public schools on Tuesday morning. An alert was issued by the Baltimore County Police Department at around 10:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 12, advising the community that the agency is investigating possible threats that were made alleging that there were explosive devices placed in each of the district's schools.  #BCoPD is investigating the potential threats made alleging explosive devices have been placed in all BCPS schools. Our SRO’s will be working closely with school administrators throughout the day…
Woman Allegedly Held Hostage For 24 Hours By Ex-Con With Charges In Six Pennsylvania Counties Woman Allegedly Held Hostage For 24 Hours By Ex-Con With Charges In Six Pennsylvania Counties
Woman Allegedly Held Hostage For 24 Hours By Ex-Con With Charges In Six Pennsylvania Counties A woman was allegedly kidnapped, held hostage for 24 hours, assaulted, and had her children's lives threatened by a man with criminal charges in six Pennsylvania counties dating back 30 years, according to court records obtained by Daily Voice.  Richard Clover Young, 52, was "hiding and waiting" outside of the victim's home while she was waiting to be picked up by her sister on Nov. 5, according to the criminal complaint. Young reportedly "tricked" the victim by telling her that he'd drive her in his 2011 Kia Sportage and then bring her back home but he instead made excuses to keep her in h…
Captiol Police Investigating 'Concerning' Letter Sent To Leader Of Jan. 6 Committee In DC Captiol Police Investigating 'Concerning' Letter Sent To Leader Of Jan. 6 Committee In DC
Captiol Police Investigating 'Concerning' Letter Sent To Leader Of Jan. 6 Committee In DC Some alarm bells were sounding in the heads of Secret Service members when a suspicious package was located near the office of US Congressman Bernie Thompson, who is the leader of the committee investigating the Jan. 6 Insurrection at the capital. On Tuesday, Oct. 11, police were called to the Rayburn House Office Building to investigate a suspicious letter filled with “concerning language,” though the package was ultimately screened and Capitol Police say that there were no dangerous substances inside. 1) This afternoon Congressional staff inside the Rayburn House Office Building repo…
Texas Man Gets Prison Time For Threatening Maryland Doctor Over COVID-19 Vaccine Texas Man Gets Prison Time For Threatening Maryland Doctor Over COVID-19 Vaccine
Texas Man Gets Prison Time For Threatening Maryland Doctor Over Covid-19 Vaccine The man who threatened a Maryland doctor who publicly advocated for the COVID-19 vaccine after tracking down his personal information will spend time in federal prison, the Department of Justice announced. Aubrey, Texas resident Scott Eli Harris, 52, was sentenced to six months behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release after threatening the doctor in Maryland, according to US Attorney Erek Barron. 
“While we are all entitled to our own opinion, no one has the right to threaten the life of someone because of race, national origin, or because of holding different views,” Barr…