A former poll worker in Georgia has pleaded guilty to charges related to a bomb threat against a voting location. Nicholas Wimbish, 25, from Milledgeville, admitted to conveying false information about a bomb threat and making hoaxes. The plea was entered before U.S. District Judge Marc Treadwell on February 14. Wimbish could face up to five years in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and a maximum fine of $250,000. His sentencing is set for May 13.
Acting U.S. Attorney C. Shanelle Booker stated that such threats cause significant disruptions and are taken seriously by law enforcement. "Bomb hoaxes and similar threats create grave and unnecessary disruptions in our communities," Booker said.
The FBI also emphasized the seriousness of the case. Supervisory Senior Resident Agent Robert Gibbs of FBI Atlanta’s Macon office commented, "This arrest demonstrates the FBI’s commitment to hold accountable anyone who tries to intimidate a public official or interfere with the elections process."
Court documents revealed that Wimbish was working at the Jones County Elections Office when he had an altercation with a voter on October 16, 2024. Later that night, he drafted a threatening letter posing as the voter and mailed it to the Jones County Elections Superintendent on October 17, 2024. The letter arrived at the election office on October 22.
Wimbish intended for the letter to appear as if it came from the voter targeting him and other poll workers. It contained threats against Wimbish and others involved in the election process.
He acknowledged lying to FBI agents during their investigation by falsely claiming that he believed the voter sent the letter and denying any online research related to himself.
The FBI's Atlanta Field Office led the investigation into this case. Deputy Criminal Chief William R. "Will" Keyes and Trial Attorney Madison Mumma are prosecuting with assistance from Senior Counsel Ryan Dickey.