An Arizona man, Ronald Lee Syvrud, has been arrested by authorities in connection with an alleged social media threat to kill former President and Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump.
Ronald Lee Syvrud, a 66-year-old resident of Benson, was arrested by authorities on Thursday, according to a press release posted to the Cochise County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page.
“This subject has been taken into custody without incident in Cochise County. We appreciate all of the information received and the incredible collaborative efforts with our public safety partners,” stated Cochise County law enforcement.
According to the sheriff’s office, Syvrud was “being sought as an investigative lead for threats to kill a presidential candidate” and was sought over for a different alleged crime of “failing to register as a sex offender.”
Authorities were in the process of apprehending Syvrud when Trump was in Cochise County on Thursday to deliver remarks.
Secret Service spokesperson Alexandria Worley confirmed the agency is investigating the man but cannot comment further. Trump told the press that while he was unaware that the Secret Service was investigating Syvrud, he was also “not that surprised.” He had heard it was unsafe to make the trip, and some people didn’t want him to.
Last month, at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, an individual named Thomas Matthew Crooks attempted to assassinate Trump, shooting at the Republican presidential hopeful and piercing his right ear before being taken out by law enforcement.
The shooter killed rally attendee Corey Comperatore, who was hailed a “hero” by Democrat Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro because he used his body to shield his family from harm.
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