According to the criminal complaint released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Florida, the details of the arrest are as follows:
Case Details
- The Incident: On April 2, 2026, Nick Guadalupe Cruz-Lopez (20) allegedly posted a photo to his Instagram account. The image reportedly showed him in a vehicle holding an AR-15 style rifle.
- The Threat: The post included the caption: “MAGA Otw to kill trump”.
- The Arrest: Federal agents from the U.S. Secret Service located Cruz-Lopez and took him into custody the same day the post was discovered.
Legal Proceedings
- Charge: He has been charged with making a threat to kill the President of the United States.
- Potential Penalty: If convicted, Cruz-Lopez faces a maximum of five years in federal prison.
- Prosecution: The case is being handled by Assistant United States Attorney Ross Roberts in Tampa.
As with all federal criminal complaints, the document is a formal accusation, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. It’s a sobering reminder of how quickly federal agencies respond to social media activity involving threats against high-ranking officials.
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