BOSTON — A 24-year-old Beverly man from Massachusetts has been arrested and charged with sending fake threats to several people around the country, the U.S. Attorney's Office in Boston announced Thursday.
Daniel Frisiello is accused of sending five letters to people around the country, including the wife of Donald Trump, Jr., with a white powder inside.
BREAKING: Here's some of the threat, according to prosecutors. Watch for @KerryKavanaugh reports on @boston25 pic.twitter.com/6KnnVf2RzK
— Peter Wilson (@PetesWire) March 1, 2018
The white powder, which was determined to be harmless, triggered HazMat responses when each was opened.
Trump Jr.'s wife was rushed to an area hospital when she opened the letter.
#Breaking #Beverly MA man, Daniel Frisiello, accused of sending letters containing white powder substance to five public figures including Donald Trump Jr #Boston25
— Kerry Kavanaugh (@KerryKavanaugh) March 1, 2018
Boston 25 News learned that Frisiello had a job with Catholic Charities, working with children at a Peabody day care. Catholic Charities tells Boston 25 News that Frisiello did clear a background check when he was hired, and was placed on leave Thursday:
"On Thursday, March 1 Catholic Charities of Boston was contacted at 9:15 am by the FBI concerning their arrest this morning of an individual employed in our Peabody Child Care Center. The employee in question was immediately placed on leave.
The FBI has assured us that the charges do not involve any activity in his role at Catholic Charities but concern alleged threats against a political figure.As a matter of background, Catholic Charities processed the appropriate background checks when the employee was hired. We are cooperating fully with the FBI and commend them for their vigilance in immediately contacting and prioritizing the safety of this agency, our employees, and those we serve."
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Frisiello was arrested Thursday morning as officials searched his home in Beverly where officials say he lives with his parents. Sky25 spotted agents carrying out evidence, including a computer. FBI Boston officials arrested Frisiello without incident as he headed to work, the USAO said in a press conference.
Frisiello was in federal court Thursday and will be held until a hearing on Monday.
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