ND Man Charged After Threats Reference MN Shooting

Charles Dalzell, a 46-year-old from St. Thomas, North Dakota, has been arrested and federally charged after allegedly sending threatening emails to a federal prosecutor, referencing the recent fatal shooting of Minnesota state Rep. Melissa Hortman and her husband. Dalzell's emails to the U.S. Attorney’s Office warned officials not to let 'this situation end up like Minnesota over the weekend,' while expressing frustration over unresolved legal disputes and claiming he was owed money after a court victory. He accused public officials and police of ignoring his pleas and attempting to silence him, implying that their actions could provoke violence. The FBI arrested Dalzell after investigating a pattern of threatening communications, including prior warnings that he was on the verge of 'flipping out.' Authorities are treating the threats seriously amid heightened concerns following the recent politically motivated violence in Minnesota. Dalzell is scheduled to appear in court on June 18.