Columbus, Ohio – A 21-year-old Columbus man has been federally indicted following disturbing online threats directed at federal immigration agents. Justin Mesael Novoa now faces serious charges after allegedly posting multiple violent messages on social media targeting agents from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Ohio, Novoa has been charged with two federal crimes: threatening to assault or murder a federal law enforcement officer and making threatening interstate communications. The indictment was officially handed down on February 5, 2026. These charges follow a previous criminal complaint filed against Novoa on January 22.
Federal court documents reveal that in June 2025, Novoa allegedly posted on the social media platform X (formerly Twitter): “they should blast every ice agent they find.” Months later, in November 2025, he reportedly escalated his threats, writing: “can’t wait to shoot these p***y ice agents and r******d maga maggots.” Authorities identified him under the screennames “Lord of Frenzied Flame” and “Father2High.”…