A federal grand jury in Portland indicted Travis William Juhr, 41, on Mar. 10 for allegedly making violent threats online against an elected official in Nevada and a minor victim.
The case highlights concerns about the use of social media to threaten public officials and private citizens. Authorities say such actions can have serious legal consequences and may impact community safety.
According to court documents, Juhr is accused of leaving a threatening voicemail for the Nevada official and posting on his X account: “I hope you have your doors and windows locked. Because I love a challenge when hunting my PREY…” along with a photograph of the victim. The indictment also alleges that Juhr targeted a minor who attended a counter-protest supporting Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents by sending several threatening messages from different X accounts after the victim’s personal information was posted online.
Juhr appeared before a U.S. Magistrate Judge last Friday, where he was arraigned and pleaded not guilty. If convicted, he faces up to five years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. The FBI is investigating the case, with Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Ethan G. Bodell prosecuting.
Scott Bradford has served as U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon after holding roles such as Chief of the White Collar Unit and Acting Chief of the Counterintelligence and Export Control Section, according to the official website. The office engages in community outreach efforts across Oregon to fight crime and protect rights according to its website. It maintains offices in Portland, Eugene, and Medford according to its website, operates under the Department of Justice as one of 93 such offices nationwide according to its website, employs 107 staff members according to its website, and seeks justice by representing the United States in civil and criminal matters while fostering trust in the federal judicial system according to its website.
An indictment is only an accusation; Juhr is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
