Federal authorities arrested an FAA employee in New Hampshire after he allegedly sent threatening messages to the White House and used his work computer to search for information related to harming the president.
Dean DelleChiaie, 49, of Nashua, faces charges stemming from emails he sent that outlined plans to kill the sitting president. The investigation revealed he had conducted multiple related searches using his federal work computer, according to court records.
The Secret Service and FBI moved quickly after the White House received the threatening communications. Agents executed a search warrant at DelleChiaie's home and seized his computer equipment as part of the investigation.
DelleChiaie has been an employee at the FAA for several years. His arrest comes as federal law enforcement continues to prioritize credible threats against the president, no matter their source.
The case highlights growing concerns about the intersection of workplace access and potential security threats. Federal employees are expected to adhere to strict protocols regarding presidential security and threats, and violations can result in both criminal and administrative penalties.
Court documents show the investigation moved from initial intelligence gathering to arrest within days of the threat being flagged. The Secret Service declined to provide additional details about the specific contents of the emails or the scope of the searches.
Author Sarah Mitchell: "Using a federal work computer to search for ways to harm the president is not just reckless, it's an unforced error that guarantees federal attention."
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