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### Winchester Man Arrested on Federal Threat Charges Against U.S. Officials
**Winchester, VA** – Frank Lucio Carillo, a 66-year-old resident of Winchester, has been arrested and charged with making threats against several public officials, including the Vice President of the United States. Carillo made his initial court appearance on Monday at the U.S. District Court in Roanoke, following his arrest at home the previous week.
The charges stem from a federal criminal complaint alleging that Carillo posted thousands of threatening messages on various online forums. U.S. Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh emphasized the importance of maintaining open political discourse, stating, “We can disagree. We can argue and we can debate. However, when those disagreements cross the line to threats of violence, law enforcement must step in.”
The investigation began after the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office in Arizona alerted the FBI on July 27, 2024, about potential threats made on the social media platform GETTR by a user identified as "joemadarats1."
This arrest highlights ongoing concerns about online threats and reinforces law enforcement's commitment to ensuring public safety.
Stay informed with Star News for updates on this developing story.
**Winchester, VA** – Frank Lucio Carillo, a 66-year-old resident of Winchester, has been arrested and charged with making threats against several public officials, including the Vice President of the United States. Carillo made his initial court appearance on Monday at the U.S. District Court in Roanoke, following his arrest at home the previous week.
The charges stem from a federal criminal complaint alleging that Carillo posted thousands of threatening messages on various online forums. U.S. Attorney Christopher R. Kavanaugh emphasized the importance of maintaining open political discourse, stating, “We can disagree. We can argue and we can debate. However, when those disagreements cross the line to threats of violence, law enforcement must step in.”
The investigation began after the Maricopa County Recorder’s Office in Arizona alerted the FBI on July 27, 2024, about potential threats made on the social media platform GETTR by a user identified as "joemadarats1."
This arrest highlights ongoing concerns about online threats and reinforces law enforcement's commitment to ensuring public safety.
Stay informed with Star News for updates on this developing story.
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