FAA Contractor Charged After Threatening President via Email
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CONCORD, N.H. Dean DelleChiaie, 35, of Nashua, a contractor working for the Federal Aviation Administration, is accused of using a government-issued work computer to research assassination attempts and related topics and of sending an email on April 21 to a White House public account in which he identified himself and said he would "neutralize/kill" President Donald Trump, federal prosecutors said.
CONCORD, N.H. Authorities arrested DelleChiaie early this week and he was expected to make an initial court appearance Tuesday on a charge of interstate communication of a threat against the president. The FAA suspended his contracting duties, and the Secret Service and local police had previously questioned him in early February as prosecutors prepared charging documents and investigators sought to secure evidence.
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Timeline
- 1. January 2026: Searches were made on an FAA work computer about assassination attempts and smuggling a gun.
- 2. Early February 2026: The U.S. Secret Service and local police questioned Dean DelleChiaie about the searches.
- 3. April 21, 2026: A threatening email apparently from DelleChiaie was received by a White House public account.
- 4. May 4, 2026: Authorities arrested DelleChiaie and charged him with interstate communication of a threat.
- 5. Early May 2026: The FAA suspended DelleChiaie and an initial court appearance was scheduled.
Why it matters
This incident is a reminder that threats against public figures are taken seriously, regardless of who makes them. If you see or hear something suspicious, report it to local authorities. Your vigilance helps keep our community safe.
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