Rochester man arrested, accused of threatening to kill law enforcement officers

ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — A Rochester man was arrested and accused of threatening federal law enforcement in messages sent to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office.

According to prosecutors, Eric Anthony, 27, sent an email to the ATF Thursday criticizing gun laws, the ATF, FBI, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and Rochester Police Department. In the email, Anthony allegedly threatened to kill law enforcement officers, and said if anything happened to him or his family, he would be “left no choice to impose my ‘hellish strategic move.’”

Anthony then allegedly faxed much of the same information directly to the MCSO.

Anthony was arrested and charged with intent to impede, intimidate, or interfere with such law enforcement officers while engaged in the performance of official duties, or with intent to retaliate against such law enforcement officers on account of the performance of their official duties. He faces up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.

A detention hearing is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.

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