A former poll worker in Georgia has been indicted for allegedly mailing a bomb threat to a polling place in Jones County and providing false information to the FBI. Nicholas Wimbish, 25, from Milledgeville, faces charges including mailing a bomb threat, conveying false information about it, sending a threatening letter, and making false statements to federal investigators.
The indictment was issued by a federal grand jury on November 19. If convicted, Wimbish could face up to ten years in prison for the bomb threat charge and five years each for the other charges. The final sentence will be determined by a federal district court judge after considering various guidelines and factors.
Wimbish was arrested following a criminal complaint on November 4 and made his initial court appearance in the Middle District of Georgia on November 5. According to the indictment, he had an altercation with a voter while working at the Jones County Elections Office on October 16. The next day, he allegedly sent a threatening letter addressed to the Jones County Elections Superintendent under the guise of being from another voter.
The letter contained threats against Wimbish and others involved in election work, suggesting they should "look over their shoulder" and warning of potential violence. It also included specific threats towards women and mentioned placing an explosive device at an early voting location.
Wimbish is accused of misleading FBI agents by claiming that he believed another voter sent the letter and denying any online research about himself. However, evidence of the letter was reportedly found on his computer.
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri announced these developments alongside U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary for the Middle District of Georgia and Acting Special Agent Sean Burke.
The case is part of the Justice Department’s Election Threats Task Force initiative aimed at protecting election workers from intimidation or violence. This task force collaborates with law enforcement agencies nationwide to investigate such threats.
For more information or to report similar incidents, individuals are encouraged to contact their local FBI office or use available online resources provided by federal authorities.
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