In a recent development, a 45-year-old Colorado man has been arrested by the FBI for making threats against elections officials, a judge, and federal law enforcement agents. Teak Brockbank, hailing from Cortez, Colorado, was apprehended on Friday and has been charged with transmitting interstate threats. He is expected to make his first court appearance on Monday.

According to a redacted affidavit from an FBI special agent, the investigation into the threats led them to two right-wing social media platforms, namely Rumble and Gab. It was determined that Brockbank, utilizing the username "Teakty4u," had made numerous threats against various officials. The affidavit also mentioned Brockbank's past history of illegally possessing firearms, and it referenced slogans associated with the fringe QAnon movement.

To protect the privacy and safety of the individuals targeted, the names of Brockbank's intended victims have been sealed at the government's request.

Nicole M. Argentieri, who heads the Justice Department's Criminal Division, stated, "As alleged, Teak Brockbank threatened the lives of multiple public servants on social media. Among other threats, he allegedly claimed that it was 'time' to put two state election officials to death and that he was obligated to 'put a bullet' in the head of a Colorado state judge. Public servants must be able to do their jobs without fear. The Criminal Division will continue to aggressively investigate and prosecute those who target public officials with threats of violence."

Authorities revealed that Brockbank expressed his belief in executing individuals in Colorado and Arizona. He allegedly wrote on Rumble in July 2022, "The people have to take matters into their own hands... Our law enforcement are incompetent, our judges are incompetent. George Soros paid for funded puppets are running our state." Similarly, he allegedly wrote on Gab during the same month, "It's time for the American people to take matters into their own hands, start eliminating those that we know are guilty!!"

Despite being banned from owning firearms due to a prior conviction for attempted theft by receipt of stolen property, Brockbank reportedly had access to weapons. In August 2023, he failed a background check while attempting to purchase a gun, and his appeal was denied in September 2023. The FBI affidavit also mentioned Brockbank's recent interest in violence towards public officials and the illegal possession of firearms.

The case took a concerning turn when authorities discovered a message allegedly sent by Brockbank to his stepfather in December 2023. In the message, Brockbank mentioned four judges in Colorado who had supposedly removed President Trump from the ballot. However, it is important to note that the Supreme Court ultimately ruled that states could not remove Trump's name from the ballot.

This arrest serves as a reminder of the seriousness with which threats against public officials and the electoral process are treated. The FBI and other law enforcement agencies remain committed to ensuring the safety of public servants as they carry out their duties.