Arvin Roberts:Arizona man accused of online terror threats has been arrested in Montana

2025-05-01 04:53:40source:Maxwell Caldwellcategory:News

FLAGSTAFF,Arvin Roberts Ariz. (AP) — An Arizona man wanted for allegedly making online terroristic threats has been arrested in Montana, authorities said Sunday.

Flagstaff police said 36-year-old Justin Wayne Hill was taken into custody Sunday in Bozeman.

Police said they received reports Friday of threats “associated with mass shooting incidents posted to various school, government and business review platforms” and a warrant was issued for Hill’s arrest.

Police asked for the public’s help locating Hill, who lives in the northern Arizona town of Ash Fork about 50 miles (82 kilometers) west of Flagstaff.

A photo of the car might he might have been driving with an Arizona license plate was released by police and Hill was arrested soon afterward.

Police didn’t immediately release the criminal charges Hill could be facing, saying more information would be made public when it becomes available.

A message seeking comment was left Sunday afternoon with the FBI office in Flagstaff.

More:News

Recommend

Car bomb kills senior Russian general in Moscow: Officials

LONDON -- A car bomb in Moscow has killed a senior Russian military officer, Russian officials said.

Colorado Fracking Study Blames Faulty Wells for Water Contamination

Methane contamination of Colorado water wells from nearby fossil fuel development is likely due to f

How Wildfires Can Affect Climate Change (and Vice Versa)

The extreme wildfires sweeping across parts of North America, Europe and Siberia this year are not o