A Nashua resident and federal employee was charged on May 1 with interstate communication of a threat against the President, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Erin Creegan. The individual, Dean DelleChiaie, age 35, who works for the Federal Aviation Administration, was arrested and appeared before the court following his arrest.
The case concerns public safety and law enforcement’s response to threats made against national leaders. According to authorities, DelleChiaie allegedly conducted several internet searches on his government work computer in late January related to topics such as bringing firearms into federal facilities and assassination attempts against the President. He also reportedly searched for information about public sentiment toward the President and used explicit language regarding intentions toward Donald John Trump.
The criminal complaint states that in early February, United States Secret Service agents interviewed DelleChiaie. During this interview he admitted making these searches at work and confirmed ownership of three firearms, including a handgun kept at home. On April 21, DelleChiaie allegedly sent an email from his personal account to a White House address stating: “I, Dean DelleChiaie, am going neutralize/kill you – Donald John Trump – because you decided to kill kids – and say that it was War – when in reality – it is terrorism. God knows your actions and where you belong.”
If convicted of this charge, DelleChiaie faces up to five years in prison as well as a $250,000 fine. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Hampshire prosecutes federal crimes and manages civil cases for the government; it is located in Concord and functions under direction from the United States Attorney General according to its official website.
Creegan said: “The details contained in charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.” The United States Secret Service leads this investigation with assistance from Nashua Police Department; Assistant U.S. Attorney Mike Shannon is prosecuting.
