An 18-year-old from Tewksbury is facing a federal charge after investigators say he posted threats against President Donald Trump and allegedly threatened to shoot up a school.
Ray happening today, an 18 year old from Tewksbury heads
to federal court accused of making threats to kill the president.
Investigators say they tracked
that teen through several Instagram accounts.
Boston 25 news reporter Kelly Sullivan joining us live now outside
of the federal courthouse this morning.
And Kelly investigators also found several weapons at that teen's home.
Investigators say that the teen made threats
to allegedly shoot up a school and so that teen
has already been arraigned on those state charges
so now that teen will be here in federal court
today facing a federal judge on the threats
that he allegedly made against President Trump. So take
a look this is 18 year old Trenton Touch of Tewksbury.
Investigators say they received
information in September about four Instagram accounts
of his containing violent and threatening content
Records show he sent several messages,
including threats to shoot up a school and, quote, kill Trump.
Law enforcement officials also say Touch made frequent
posts about mass shooters, referring to them as heroes.
They seized a revolver-style firearm, camouflage clothing,
a ballistics helmet, knives, and a hatchet from Touch's home.
A special agent with Boston's FBI Division said Touch posed
a grave threat to public safety.
So this will be Touch's first appearance here
in federal court in front of the judge,
and so he could be facing prison time up to five years
and also a fine of up to $250,000 if convicted.
Reporting live from federal court,
Kelly Sullivan for your local station, Boston 25 News.
