Two twins from New Jersey have been arrested for allegedly making threats against a high-ranking official in the Department of Homeland Security. Specifically, they reportedly threatened Kristi Noem’s chief of staff and declared intentions to “shoot ICE on sight,” according to Homeland Security officials.
Ricardo Antonio Roman-Flores and Emilio Roman-Flores, hailing from Absecon, were taken into custody after sharing messages on social media that suggested they wanted to torture and kill Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin.
One of their tweets claimed, “We Americans should find you, tar you, feather you, and hang you, just like we did to those who served our tyrants before the Revolutionary War,” as noted in reports.
Another disturbing post allegedly bragged about the twins using their Second Amendment rights to shoot at Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers. Both men are American citizens, and the police confiscated two firearms, including an assault rifle, along with several boxes of ammunition from Emilio.
Todd Lyons, the acting ICE Director, condemned such threats towards employees and stressed the agency’s commitment to pursuing justice against those who engage in these kinds of actions. “This is a warning to anyone who attempts to threaten or attack our brave law enforcement officers. We will find you, arrest you, and prosecute you to the fullest extent of the law,” Lyons emphasized.
Emilio faces multiple charges, including unlawful possession of an assault weapon, conspiracy to commit terroristic threats, criminal coercion, intimidation, and cyber harassment. His twin brother is charged solely with conspiracy related to terroristic threats. Currently, both are being held at the Absecon Police Station.
Statistical reports reveal a shocking 8,000% surge in death threats against ICE agents in the fiscal year 2025. In a previous statement, McLaughlin indicated that threats against ICE officers also manifest in suspects offering bounties on agents’ heads.
