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4Chan User Accused of Threatening to Kill Florida Sheriff Gets Arrested at Mom's House
4Chan User Accused of Threatening to Kill Florida Sheriff Gets Arrested at Mom’s House
Law&Crime Network
Mar 16 2023
A New Jersey man was arrested Monday at his mother’s home after authorities said they traced online death threats made against a Florida sheriff back to the 38-year-old. Authorities said Richard Golden allegedly threatened to end Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s life after the law enforcement leader took a stand against a neo-Nazi hate group. The anonymous chats said to be posted by Golden called for shooting Chitwood in the head to “solve an immediate problem permanently.” Sheriff Chitwood said he can’t wait to welcome Golden when he gets off the plane and arrives at jail.
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Law&Crime Network
Mar 16 2023
A New Jersey man was arrested Monday at his mother’s home after authorities said they traced online death threats made against a Florida sheriff back to the 38-year-old. Authorities said Richard Golden allegedly threatened to end Volusia Sheriff Mike Chitwood’s life after the law enforcement leader took a stand against a neo-Nazi hate group. The anonymous chats said to be posted by Golden called for shooting Chitwood in the head to “solve an immediate problem permanently.” Sheriff Chitwood said he can’t wait to welcome Golden when he gets off the plane and arrives at jail.
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https://www.thedailybeast.com/richard-golden-of-new-jersey-arrested-for-threat-against-volusia-county-sheriff-mike-chitwood
Sheriff Mike Chitwood pointedly noted the suspect lives with his mother, is unemployed, and spends his days in extremist chatrooms.
Tracy Connor
Updated Mar. 16, 2023 1:21PM ET Published Mar. 14, 2023 10:18PM ET
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