WARREN (WWJ) -- A Warren man is charged in one of two separate cases involving threats to police and judges in Macomb County.
Authorities say 42-year-old Andrew Roberts, sent private messages on a local scanner website last month threatening the Warren Police Department, including Chris Wells of Warren PD and Warren District Judge Suzanne Faunce. One message said, “Death to Warren PD.” Another read, “When this starts to happen you’ll know why,” showing an image of an armed person shooting a gun near the driver’s seat of a marked police vehicle. Other messages allegedly said, “Death to Judge Faunce,” and “Death to Chris Wells with Warren PD.”
Roberts faces multiple charges including using a computer to commit a crime. His bond was set at $500-thousand.
“We will not tolerate threats meant to intimidate police officers or judges,” said Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido. “Such conduct endangers public safety and undermines confidence in our courts. These charges send a clear message that these actions have serious consequences.”
Meanwhile, 27-year-old Cole Rapp of New York City has also been charged with threatening a Romeo District Judge after reportedly posting a photo of her in a coffin and other concerning videos in September. Its alleged that Rapp posted the image on Facebook showing the judge in the coffin with the caption, “Pray about this.” He then used that image as both his profile picture and background.
Another post allegedly contained a video of a pot being stirred, accompanied by music with lyrics stating, “Judge in this town has bloodstains on his hands. He's been charged with one felony and three misdemeanors.