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Columbus Man Charged for Threatening ICE Officers Online

1/23/2026

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Justin Novoa, 21, from Columbus, faced a federal judge for allegedly threatening Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
He was charged with threatening federal officers and interstate communications, and he waived his detention hearing, remaining in custody.
Novoa posted violent remarks about ICE agents and antisemitic content on X under the handle "@Father2High."
Following a home search, agents seized firearms and ammunition.
He has no prior adult criminal history and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on February 5, 2026.

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Story summary

Justin Novoa, 21, from Columbus, faced a federal judge for allegedly threatening Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers.
He was charged with threatening federal officers and interstate communications, and he waived his detention hearing, remaining in custody.
Novoa posted violent remarks about ICE agents and antisemitic content on X under the handle "@Father2High."
Following a home search, agents seized firearms and ammunition.
He has no prior adult criminal history and is scheduled for a preliminary hearing on February 5, 2026.