DHS arrests man in McKinney accused of making terroristic threats against Homeland Security Secretary, ICE

A North Texas man is in custody, accused of making terroristic threats against the Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem and ICE agents.

Homeland Security Investigations announced the arrest of Robert King Wednesday, saying he was taken into custody in McKinney after making “alarming” posts to Facebook.

A DHS spokesperson said the agency was assisted by agents from Texas DPS, the Kaufman County Sheriff’s Office and McKinney Police.

They say King is a U.S. citizen.

A DHS spokesperson shared one of the posts with NBC 5, in which King threatens bodily harm against Noem and characterizes her as a Nazi.

Read more: NBC Dallas-Ft. Worth