More Government Anger as Man Busted for FBI, Congressman Threats

A 55-year-old Hicksville, New York, man has been arrested and accused by authorities of repeatedly calling a U.S. Representative and threatening local and federal law enforcement officials. Nassau County police said the suspect was arraigned this week for aggravated harassment after making about 40 rambling calls to his Queens office over a few weeks, then making seven more on January 13 and 14 after being warned to stop by police. Authorities say that in one of the recent calls, the suspect made threats against law enforcement. He was arrested January 14 and hospitalized for evaluation at Nassau University Medical Center. His arraignment took place by his hospital bed, and he was ordered held on $100,000 bond.