Feds: Sayreville 18-year-old arrested, charged for threats against NJ synagogues

An 18-year-old Sayreville man was arrested this morning and charged by the FBI for threats against New Jersey synagogues. Omar Alkattoul is charged...

November 10, 2022
5:28 PM

An 18-year-old Sayreville man was arrested this morning and charged by the FBI for threats against New Jersey synagogues. Omar Alkattoul is charged with one count of transmitting a threat in interstate and foreign commerce.Federal officials say Alkattoul posted a document titled "When Swords Collide" Nov. 1 on social media. The document mentions targeting a synagogue and the author describes himself as "the attacker." The charges carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

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