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Indiana Man Charged With Interstate Threat After Naval Academy Lockdown

A sealed federal complaint sets up a Sept. 22 detention hearing in a case tied to a social media threat that triggered the lockdown.

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Food delivery orders are left near the entrance of the U.S. Naval Academy, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025, in Annapolis, Md. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)
Law enforcement officers gather on the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., Thursday, Sept. 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Brian Witte)

Overview

  • Federal prosecutors say Jackson Fleming, 23, was arrested Friday in Chesterton, Indiana, and charged with one count of transmitting a threat in interstate communication.
  • The online post concerning the U.S. Naval Academy prompted a campus lockdown in Annapolis, though officials later confirmed there was no active shooter.
  • During the response, a midshipman struck a security officer with a parade rifle and was shot in the shoulder; both were treated at hospitals and released.
  • Court records note the complaint was filed in the Northern District of Indiana and a detention hearing is scheduled for Sept. 22, with a maximum potential sentence of five years if convicted.
  • The FBI and NCIS are leading a joint investigation with the Porter County Sheriff’s Office, and investigators have reported the post was made to appear on campus using an IP address, according to NBC News, while Fleming’s attorney says they will vigorously contest the charge.