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Ohio Man Charged with Threatening Vice President Vance and Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
Published: 2026/02/08 05:53:38
Federal Charges Filed against Shannon Mathre
A federal grand jury has indicted Shannon Mathre, a 33-year-old resident of Toledo, Ohio, on charges related to threatening the life of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance. The indictment,announced by the Department of Justice on February 8,2026,alleges that Mathre communicated a threat to kill the Vice President during a visit to Ohio in January [1].
According to the Department of Justice, Mathre allegedly stated his intention to locate Vice President Vance and use an M14 automatic weapon to carry out the attack. The specific details of where and how this threat was communicated have not been publicly released.
Arrest and Additional Charges
Agents with the U.S. Secret service arrested Mathre on Friday. During the examination into the threat against Vice President Vance, authorities discovered “multiple digital files containing child sexual abuse material” in Mathre’s possession. This led to additional charges being filed against him.
Previous Security Incident Involving Vice President Vance
This incident follows a separate security concern earlier in january, where Vice President Vance reported an attempt to forcibly enter his Ohio home. According to reports, an individual allegedly struck the windows of the residence. A 26-year-old man was detained in connection with that incident, though it is not believed to be related to the current threat against Vance.
Current Status and Next Steps
Mathre made an initial appearance in federal court