ND Man Charged After Threats Reference MN Lawmaker Shooting

Charles Dalzell, a 46-year-old from St. Thomas, North Dakota, has been arrested and federally charged for sending threatening emails to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of North Dakota, referencing the recent politically motivated shootings of Minnesota state Rep. John Thompson and his wife. In his emails, Dalzell warned officials not to let his situation 'end up like Minnesota,' expressing anger over alleged corruption and unresolved legal and financial disputes. He claimed he was owed money after a court victory and accused officials and police of ignoring his pleas and attempting to silence him, implying that their actions could provoke violence. Dalzell's threats cited the recent fatal attacks on lawmakers as a warning. The FBI had previously investigated Dalzell for a similar threatening message in February 2024. Dalzell remains in custody and is scheduled for a court appearance, with authorities treating the threats as a significant federal concern amid heightened political tensions.