Ohio man indicted for threatening VP J.D. Vance
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WASHINGTON — A federal grand jury indicted a 33-year-old Ohio man on Feb. 6 for threatening to kill U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance during the vice president’s January visit to Ohio, the Justice Department said. Shannon Mathre of Toledo was arrested by U.S. Secret Service agents after the indictment alleged he said he would “find out where he is going to be and use my M14 automatic gun and kill him.” Prosecutors reported finding multiple digital files of child sexual abuse material during the investigation. Mathre remains in custody pending a detention hearing. Based on 6 articles reviewed and supporting research.
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Timeline of Events
- Jan. 22, 2026 — Vice President J.D. Vance spoke at a Toledo facility during an Ohio visit.
- Dec. 31, 2025–Jan. 21, 2026 — Investigators report CSAM files were in the suspect's possession.
- Feb. 4, 2026 — Indictment alleging the threat was filed (reported in articles).
- Feb. 6, 2026 — Secret Service arrested Shannon Mathre; indictment unsealed and DOJ issued statement.
- Feb. 11, 2026 — Detention hearing for Mathre scheduled in federal court.
- Articles Published:
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- Left Leaning:
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- Distribution:
- Left 0%, Center 83%, Right 17%
Federal law enforcement and prosecutors benefited by removing an alleged immediate threat, securing custody of the suspect, and uncovering digital child sexual abuse materials for separate prosecution.
Vice President J.D. Vance, his staff, and local communities experienced increased security concerns and disruption, while the accused faces criminal charges, detention, and potential long-term legal consequences.
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Ohio man indicted for threatening VP J.D. Vance
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