FBI Arrests California Man for Alleged Threats to Shoot at Cambridge and Somerville Firms!
A man from California was arrested on Thursday after allegedly making threats to shoot at several businesses located in Cambridge and Somerville, according to the United States Attorney’s Office.
Federal authorities identified the suspect as 34-year-old Daniel Nguyen. He is accused of threatening to attack two companies using an AK-47 rifle and a Glock handgun. Nguyen now faces a charge of transmitting threats across state lines.
The allegations state that Nguyen left five threatening voicemails for the companies in Cambridge and Somerville in January and February of 2024. Alongside these voicemails, he also sent threatening and racist emails to individuals in both Nevada and California.
According to an affidavit from FBI Agent Casey Biagiotti, the investigation began after Nguyen left four voicemails on January 12 and 13. These voicemails were directed at two different companies, and in each call, he accused the businesses of cheating him out of money. The calls were made anonymously, making it initially difficult to trace them back to Nguyen.
Agent Biagiotti, who led the investigation, worked closely with the affected companies to identify the source of the threats. Biagiotti mentioned that one of the employees felt deeply concerned about their safety and the safety of their coworkers.
The impact of these threats was severe. “The employee expressed fear and concern for their life, as well as the lives of the other employees,” Biagiotti stated in his report. As a result of Nguyen’s voicemails, the company took immediate action by evacuating the building and increasing security measures.
About a month later, the situation escalated when one of the companies received another alarming voicemail from the same caller. In this message, the caller made a more direct threat, saying, “I have an AK-47 in my possession, and I’m going to go over to Company 1 and shoot up the whole office. I’ve got an AK-47 in my hand.”
Federal officials acted on this threat, leading to Nguyen’s arrest. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison, followed by up to three years of supervised release. Additionally, Nguyen might be required to pay a fine of up to $250,000. Lauren A. Maynard, the assistant U.S. Attorney from the Major Crimes Unit, will prosecute the case.
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The investigation into this case involved multiple law enforcement agencies, and Nguyen’s arrest highlights the serious consequences of making violent threats, even if they are not immediately acted upon.