RACINE -- Racine police say a 43-year-old man was arrested Friday, July 8th -- for allegedly threatening law enforcement officials.
Police say on Friday, they became aware of threats against officers and their families posted to social media.
Investigators learned that the suspect posting the threats may live in the city of Racine.
The Racine Police Department began receiving tips from concerned citizens and other law enforcement agencies across the country regarding these threats.
One of the threats included the following:
Upon further investigation, police were able to determine that the suspect was a resident of Racine.
Further posts and comments made by the suspect were discovered reiterating threats made in the above post.
Members of the detective bureau assisted by the local FBI task force located and detained the man without incident at his home.
He was transported to the Racine Police Department pending further investigation. After consulting with the district attorney, he was arrested.
Chief Howell issued the following statement regarding this incident:
Racine police investigators are interested in any additional information that anyone may have about this crime. Any witnesses, or citizens with information, are urged to call the Racine Police Department Investigations Unit at (262) 635-7756.
Those who wish to remain anonymous may contact Crimestoppers at (262) 636-9330, or text 274637 (CRIMES). Text message should begin with RACS.