Crime
Robert Herrera arrested for threatening President Donald Trump ahead of his trip to Kerr County
SAN ANTONIO, TX — A San Antonio man has been arrested on federal charges in connection with online threats allegedly made against President Donald Trump ahead of his planned visit to the Texas Hill Country.
According to federal court documents, 52-year-old Robert Herrera was taken into custody Thursday night in San Antonio.
The arrest stems from a series of threatening posts allegedly made by Herrera on a July 10 Facebook thread under a local news outlet’s post about Trump’s upcoming appearance.
Using the name “Robert Herrer,” Herrera reportedly commented, “I won’t miss,” in response to the news, alongside a graphic image showing President Trump immediately after the July 13, 2024, assassination attempt in Butler, Pennsylvania.
The criminal complaint further states that when another Facebook user replied, “You won’t get the chance, I promise,” Herrera responded with, “I’ll just come for you,” attaching a photo of an assault rifle and loaded magazines.
Herrera is charged with making threats against the President and transmitting interstate threatening communications.
If convicted, he faces up to five years in federal prison for each count.
The case is being prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Sentencing, if applicable, will be determined by a federal district judge based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory considerations.
OMAHA, Neb. — At approximately 5:00 p.m., officers with the Omaha Police Department (OPD) and personnel from the Omaha Fire Department (OFD) responded to reports of an active shooter and multiple victims at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) Criss Library, located at 6401 University Drive.
The initial 911 call reported a mass casualty incident involving an active shooter with several individuals down inside the library.
In response, multiple law enforcement and emergency medical units were immediately dispatched to the scene.
Upon arrival, officers conducted a comprehensive search of the building and surrounding area.
No victims, evidence of gunfire, or active threat were located.
After clearing the scene, authorities determined that the report was false and appears to have been a swatting call — a deliberate act of making a false emergency report to prompt a large police response.
The Omaha Police Department has confirmed that there was no danger to the public or the university community at any time.
The incident remains under investigation to identify the source of the false report.
Swatting is a serious criminal offense, and those found responsible can face federal and state charges.