A Grimes County man has been indicted on three counts of transmitting interstate threats over social media, according to federal prosecutors in Houston.
Peter James Bloomfield, 35, has remained in custody since his arrest on June 24, prosecutors said. A federal grand jury returned the three-count indictment, and prosecutors said Bloomfield will appear before a U.S. magistrate judge in Houston for arraignment in the near future.
The charges allege authorities discovered a Texas-based X account that posted multiple threatening messages targeting federal law enforcement and other individuals. According to the indictment, the account’s posts included references to the location of the nearest FBI building, threats to kill federal agents and others, comments about spending money to blow up the White House, and disparaging remarks about the United States. Authorities allege Bloomfield is linked to that account.
Law enforcement also allegedly identified a Facebook account under Bloomfield’s name that used the same profile photo as the X account, according to the indictment. That account allegedly posted additional threats against federal agents and other notable figures. The indictment further alleges the Facebook account posted comments during a Fox News broadcast of a recent Senate floor hearing about making a “hit list” that included President Trump.
Prosecutors said a federal search warrant executed at Bloomfield’s residence allegedly resulted in the discovery of more than 20 firearms and a significant quantity of ammunition.
If convicted, Bloomfield faces up to five years in federal prison and a maximum fine of $250,000 per count, prosecutors said.
The case was investigated by the FBI’s Bryan Resident Agency, with assistance from the Texas Department of Public Safety, the Houston County, Alabama, Sheriff’s Office, the U.S. Secret Service and the Grimes County Constable’s Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney John Ganz is prosecuting the case.
An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct and is not evidence of guilt. Bloomfield is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty through due process of law.
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