Twin Brothers Arrested in New Jersey for Allegedly Threatening DHS Official and ICE Officers

Twin brothers Ricardo and Emilio Roman-Flores were arrested in New Jersey for allegedly threatening to murder DHS Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin and ICE officers.

The arrests stemmed from social media posts where the brothers reportedly made explicit threats of violence against the federal officials.

DHS confirmed the apprehension of Ricardo and Emilio Roman-Flores, noting their alleged threats targeted a Trump administration official and ICE agents.

Emilio Roman-Flores faces multiple serious charges, including unlawful weapon possession, conspiracy, terroristic threats, criminal coercion, and cyber harassment.

The incident in New Jersey underscores the serious legal consequences for individuals making violent threats against government personnel online.