Fargo Man Accused of Threatening President Trump Ordered Held Pending Hearing
An interagency probe followed alleged social‑media threats toward federal leaders, resulting in a federal arrest.
Overview
- Andrew Sandvik, 47, made his first federal court appearance Friday and was ordered jailed until a custody hearing next Thursday.
- He is charged with Influencing a Federal Official by Threat, a federal offense that carries up to 10 years in prison and a $250,000 fine if convicted.
- The complaint cites multiple online posts allegedly threatening President Donald J. Trump and messages directed at FBI Director Kash Patel and the Secret Service director, with additional threats against local officers and the U.S. military.
- Fargo Police and the FBI opened the case on September 4, with more posts identified on September 17, before agents arrested Sandvik on Wednesday at 1531 5th Avenue South in Fargo.
- Investigators report finding cinder blocks marked “Danger” and bottles with unknown liquids during a property search, and they are evaluating witness accounts of past weapon ownership.