Police arrested a Georgia poll worker on Monday for allegedly mailing a bomb threat letter to election officials after an altercation with a voter on Oct. 16.
Nicholas Wimbish reportedly used personal information to try to fabricate voters by signing letters claiming to be a “Jones County Voter.” press release Citing a criminal complaint from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). The suspect, a 25-year-old Milledgeville resident, then allegedly sent a bomb threat to Jones County elections officials on Oct. 17.
Georgia poll worker arrested for making bomb threat to election workers
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Mr. Wimbish wrote the letter from the point of view of his constituents, and Mr. Wimbish said he “gives.”[n] Hell,” the Justice Department said. Poll workers accused of trying to trick voters also claimed that Wimbish was “conspiring to vote” and “distracting voters.”
“The letter told Wimbish and others to ‘watch over your shoulder,’ ‘I know where they’re going,’ and ‘I’ve found everyone’s home voting address so you can see where they’re all going. “I know where you live,” and “Young people.” “If you fight me, you will be beaten,” and “If you fight back, you will be charged with treason by firing squad,” the Justice Department said. stated in a release. (Stream the Daily Caller original documentary “Rigged” here)
Wimbish also allegedly threatened to “assault” the “women” and told them they should be careful. The Justice Department said the suspect’s threats ended by suggesting a bomb had been planted at the polling place. (Related: ‘We saw her throw it away’: Postal worker allegedly dumped 300 Republican mail carriers in trash)
Wimbish allegedly wrote, “PS Boom toys and cigars burning at early voting locations, stay safe.”
Federal authorities charged Wimbish with mailing a bomb threat, transmitting false information about a bomb threat, mailing a threatening letter and making false statements to the FBI, according to a press release. If convicted, he could be sentenced to up to 25 years in prison.
