Florida Man Arrested After Sending Death Threats to ICE Officers

Homeland Security Investigations arrested a man in Ft. Myers, Florida, on Oct. 31 after he allegedly made online death threats to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

The Department of Homeland Security said in a press release that Florida man Joseph Giancola was found posting the death threats on the social media platform Bluesky under the pseudonym “Cain Delon.”

Threats found posted included, “Shoot the ICE Nazis down like the rabid dogs they are,” “Just get a gun and shoot the ICE Nazis down,” “They come near me, and I shoot to kill. Be warned,” and “Get out your guns and shoot them down.”

Homeland Security said it is committed to ensuring those who threaten violence are held accountable and warned politicians and others to tone down rhetoric about ICE agents.

“This cowardly individual made repeated disgusting death threats against ICE law enforcement officers. He is now in federal custody and will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law,” Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said  in a press release.

McLaughlin said death threats against ICE agents have increased 8,000 percent, “while they risk their lives every single day to remove the worst of the worst, including murderers, rapists, pedophiles, terrorists, and gang members.”

“From bounties placed on their heads for their murders, threats to their families, stalking, and doxxing online, our officers are experiencing an unprecedented level of violence and threats against them and their families,” she added. “Threaten violence or death to our law enforcement? You’ll end up behind bars like this guy.”

Homeland Security also said assaults against ICE agents have increased by more than 1,000 percent, as well as protests in cities including Los Angeles, Chicago, and Portland.

“Like everyone else, America’s ICE and CBP agents are hardworking men and women who have families and are real people,” the department said in its press release. “The violence and dehumanization of these men and women who are simply enforcing the law must stop.”

The department requested the public report any threats made to ICE officers.

“The public can report threats, doxxing, and harassment against ICE officers by calling 866-DHS-2-ICE (866-347-2423) or by completing ICE’s online tip form,” it said.