Radical’s Arsenal and ICE Online Threats

January 27, 2026

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A 21-year-old Ohio radical is now facing serious federal charges after posting explicit death threats against ICE agents on a social media platform X. The investigation, which began with tips about his violent posts, quickly escalated to a home raid where Homeland Security Investigations seized an arsenal of firearms, ammunition, and body armor. Upon being confronted, the suspect, Justin Mesael Novoa, immediately confessed, highlighting a pattern of leftist and antisemitic extremism against federal border enforcement efforts.

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Justin Mesael Novoa allegedly posted calls to “blast every ICE agent” amid Trump’s immigration crackdown.
HSI seized two rifles, two shotguns, a handgun, ammunition, helmets, and a plate carrier from his Columbus residence, plus a Palestinian flag.
Novoa confessed, “Alright, you got m,e” during the December 20, 202,5 search; charges filed January 2026 carry up to 10 years.
Posts also targeted MAGA supporters and included antisemitic rants, highlighting leftist extremism against border enforcers.

Threats Emerge on Social Media

Justin Mesael Novoa, 21, from Columbus, Ohio, used the X handle @Father2High to post violent threats against ICE agents. On June 8, 2025, he wrote, “They should blast every ice agent they find.” On November 9, 2025, he escalated with “can’t wait to shoot these p***y ice agents and ret****d maga maggots.” These statements came during President Trump’s renewed border security push, which has deported over 605,000 illegals and prompted self-deportations of 1.9 million more. Federal law treats such interstate threats as serious crimes punishable by up to 10 years.

BREAKING: Justin Novoa was just arrested in Columbus, Ohio for threatening to kiII ICE agents.

He allegedly wrote on X “cant wait to shoot these p***y ice agents and retarded maga maggots."

Police discovered body armor, guns, and ammo when executing a search warrant.

He can… pic.twitter.com/DKBC8G5oqj

— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) January 23, 2026

Investigation and Home Raid

Homeland Security Investigations received tips about the posts on December 11, 2025. X Corp. provided account details linking to Novoa’s email and 614-area code phone. Agents executed a search warrant at his Franklin County home on December 20. Novoa immediately admitted, saying, “Alright, you got me. That was me,” and referenced Elon Musk. The raid uncovered two rifles, two shotguns, one handgun, ammunition, helmets, a plate carrier with body armor, and a Palestinian flag. No prior prohibitions barred him from owning these weapons.

‘Alright, you got me’: Columbus man facing federal charges over alleged online ICE threats

Federal Charges and Court Appearance

During the week of January 15-22, 2026, a grand jury indicted Novoa on charges of threats to assault and murder federal officers and interstate threatening communications. U.S. Attorney Dominick S. Gerace II and Assistant U.S. Attorney Timothy D. Prichard lead the prosecution from the Southern District of Ohio. On January 22, Novoa appeared before a federal judge, waived his detention hearing, and remains in Franklin County Jail. A preliminary hearing is set for February 5, 2026. Acting HSI SAC Jared Murphey emphasized protecting agents amid surging enforcement.

Novoa’s posts blended anti-ICE rage with antisemitic content, including Hitler references and calls labeling Jews “subhuman” and “filthy.” This case fits a pattern of threats against federal officers, including a separate Cincinnati man indicted for ICE death threats in July 2025.

Implications Under Trump Enforcement

The charges signal swift federal response to online threats as ICE doubles its agents to 22,000 and blocks narco-terrorists. Short-term, this deters violence against officers enforcing borders that saw negative net migration in 2025 for the first time in decades. Long-term, it reinforces platform cooperation like X’s data handover, balancing free speech with “true threats” under Supreme Court standards. Conservative values of law and order prevail, protecting agents from radicals opposing secure borders and American sovereignty.

Communities gain from reduced risks to enforcers, though debates persist on speech limits. No injuries occurred, and Novoa has only minor 2023 traffic citations. The DOJ stresses presumption of innocence, but the arsenal raises alarms about potential real-world danger.

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