Ohio Man Charged with Threatening ICE Agents Online Suspect Possessed Firearms at Time of Arrest

A 21-year-old Columbus, Ohio man, Justin Mesael Novoa, has been federally charged for allegedly threatening to kill federal immigration agents on social media, with prosecutors citing posts that included violent language. After a search of his home, agents discovered rifles, shotguns, a handgun, ammunition, and body armor. Novoa faces charges that could result in up to 15 years in prison if convicted. The case is being prosecuted by the Department of Justice, with no reported injuries connected to the threats.

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