Summary
Two men from New Jersey, Emilio Roman-Flores and Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores, have been arrested for making threats against a U.S. Department of Homeland Security official. They threatened to harm ICE officers and hang Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. They face several charges and are currently in a New Jersey jail.
Key Facts
- Emilio and Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores are twins from New Jersey.
- They threatened to shoot Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers and hang DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
- Both men are American citizens.
- Emilio faces multiple charges, including unlawful possession of an assault weapon and cyber harassment.
- Ricardo is charged with conspiracy terroristic threats.
- They are being held in jail and face federal charges.
- Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons emphasized the seriousness of threats against law enforcement in the press release.
