Man arrested after yelling threats at Dallas ICE facility that he had a bomb in his backpack
Man Arrested for Making Bomb Threats at Dallas ICE Facility
A man was taken into custody after he made bomb threats at a Dallas Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility on Monday evening, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Bratton Dean Wilkinson, 36, arrived at the Dallas ICE Field office entrance at 6:37 p.m. and informed security officers that he had a bomb in his backpack, as stated in a news release by DHS.
Wilkinson then showed officers a device on his wrist, claiming it was a detonator, escalating the situation further.
Following the bomb threat, a shelter-in-place order was issued at the facility, prompting the response of local police and bomb squad members to ensure the safety of everyone present.
The area was cleared after approximately 30 minutes, with no explosive device found on Wilkinson.
Wilkinson, a US citizen, was arrested by local law enforcement and is now facing charges of making terroristic threats for his actions.
Photos from the scene show Wilkinson, dressed in a white button-up shirt, skinny jeans, and a vest, being detained by officers.
Recent incidents have highlighted the growing threats against ICE offices and agents, with the most recent being the discovery of suspicious envelopes containing white powder at a New York ICE field office.
Law enforcement sources later confirmed that the white powder found in New York was boric acid, indicating a potential threat.
Additionally, a group of rioters targeted ICE agents in San Francisco, with one individual making threats of violence against the agents and their families.
A Senior DHS official condemned these incidents, attributing them to the negative rhetoric and hostility towards law enforcement perpetuated by activists, politicians, and the media.
“This shameful rhetoric has fueled a culture of hate against law enforcement resulting in a 1,000 percent increase in assaults against them. All sanctuary politicians, activists, and the media need to turn down their temperature,” the official stated.
