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Man Arrested for Threats Against Pride Parade Participants

9/27/2025

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Joshua Cole of Anson was arrested for threatening parade participants on social media.
His posts included calls for violence in response to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Authorities say the Abilene Police Department alerted the FBI after monitoring Cole's posts; the Abilene Pride Alliance thanked law enforcement, and donations funded event security.

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Story summary

Joshua Cole of Anson was arrested for threatening parade participants on social media.
His posts included calls for violence in response to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Authorities say the Abilene Police Department alerted the FBI after monitoring Cole's posts; the Abilene Pride Alliance thanked law enforcement, and donations funded event security.