A man from South Dennis, Massachusetts, was arrested and charged with allegedly threatening to murder a federal official, a relative of the official, and the relative's spouse. Michael P. Mahoney, 62, faces a criminal complaint accusing him of transmitting interstate threats to injure. His initial appearance in federal court in Boston is scheduled for today.
As per the charging documents, the incident occurred on March 28, 2025. At that time, the relative of a federal official was dining outside Massachusetts when they received a phone call with “No Caller ID.” The caller, allegedly Mahoney, confirmed the relative’s name before shouting threats to murder them, the spouse, and the official. The relative terminated the 12-second call while Mahoney, supposedly, continued yelling. He then called back but received no response.
Authorities obtained call records showing that the threatening call originated from Mahoney's number. When law enforcement visited Mahoney’s home the next day, he allegedly refused to respond to knocks or calls.
If convicted, Mahoney may face up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a $250,000 fine. Final sentences are determined by a federal district court judge based on U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutes.
The announcement of the arrest was made by United States Attorney Leah B. Foley, Jodi Cohen of the FBI's Boston Division, Colonel Geoffrey D. Noble of the Massachusetts State Police, and Dennis Police Chief John Brady. Assistant U.S. Attorney Nadine Pellegrini, head of the National Security Unit, is handling the prosecution.
It should be noted that the details contained in the charging documents are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.