02-05-2025
Fort Dodge man accused of threatening to shoot law enforcement
FORT DODGE, Iowa — A Fort Dodge man has been accused of threatening to shoot law enforcement.
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According to the Fort Dodge Police Department, an anonymous tip was submitted to the police department stating that someone was posting 'disturbing statements' on Facebook. Those statements included posts where the user said he was searching for a firearm to potentially use against law enforcement and supposed plans to carry out those actions, police said.
On Thursday, Fort Dodge police tracked down the user who was allegedly publishing the posts on Facebook and identified him as 26-year-old Daniel William Paivarinta, of Fort Dodge. Paivarinta has been arrested and charged with threat of terrorism.
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