Wednesday, May 20, 2026
N.J. man charged with threatening Jewish nonprofit via email
A Newark man faces federal charges after allegedly sending threatening emails to a Jewish non-profit organization in New York, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.
Cameron Patterson, 34, was indicted May 18 on charges of transmitting interstate threats to injure another person, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey.
Cameron Patterson, 34, was indicted May 18 on charges of transmitting interstate threats to injure another person, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office District of New Jersey.
Court records show Patterson sent three emails threatening physical harm to the New York-based organization on Oct. 6, 2024.
Recipients of the emails reported feeling unsafe and contacted law enforcement about the communications.
Federal investigators conducted a search of Patterson’s iCloud account, which revealed multiple images depicting or referencing violence, threats of violence and mass shootings, according to court records.
Patterson was previously charged by complaint and released. He will be arraigned on a date yet to be determined.
The charge carries a statutory maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
Federal investigators conducted a search of Patterson’s iCloud account, which revealed multiple images depicting or referencing violence, threats of violence and mass shootings, according to court records.
Patterson was previously charged by complaint and released. He will be arraigned on a date yet to be determined.
The charge carries a statutory maximum penalty of five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000.
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