Portland, Oregon – A Portland man is now facing federal charges after investigators say a series of online threats targeted both a public official and a minor, prompting a federal grand jury to return an indictment in Oregon last week.
Prosecutors say 41-year-old Travis William Juhr has been charged with transmitting interstate threats. The indictment, returned Tuesday by a federal grand jury in Portland, stems from allegations that Juhr used online platforms and voicemail to deliver threatening messages directed at two individuals.
According to the Department of Justice, one of the threats was aimed at an elected official in Nevada. Authorities say Juhr left a voicemail and later posted a message on his X account that included a photograph of the official along with a chilling warning. In the post, he wrote, “I hope you have your doors and windows locked. Because I love a challenge when hunting my PREY…”
Investigators also allege Juhr targeted a minor who had attended a counter-protest in support of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents. After the minor’s personal identifying information appeared online, prosecutors say Juhr sent several threatening messages from multiple X accounts directed at the young person.
Juhr made his initial appearance in federal court on Friday before a U.S. Magistrate Judge. During the hearing, he was formally arraigned on the charge and entered a plea of not guilty.
If the case results in a conviction, Juhr could face significant penalties. Federal prosecutors say the charge carries a maximum possible sentence of five years in prison, followed by up to three years of supervised release. The offense also allows for a potential fine of up to $250,000.
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is handling the investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Ethan G. Bodell.
Under the law, the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until the charges are proven in court.
