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‘You’re a dead terrorist b****:’ Man allegedly threatens US Forest Service officer at Las Cruces court
By Gabrielle Lopez at KVIA ABC-7
· July 14, 2026
· 2 min read
LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A Silver City man has been charged with threatening a U.S. Forest Service officer at a Las Cruces court after a sentencing hearing, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico said Tuesday.
Court documents alleged that on June 11, 55-year-old Fred Andre...
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Why this matters in The El Paso
The incident in Las Cruces court raises concerns about the safety of federal law enforcement officers in the region. As the case against Fred Andrew Berry moves forward, it will be worth watching how the court addresses the alleged threat and whether it reflects a broader issue of hostility towards authorities in the area. The fact that Berry was already appearing in court for previous violations on U.S. Forest Service land suggests a pattern of disregard for the law, and the alleged threat against the officer takes this to a more serious level. The presence of witnesses, including a Bureau of Land Management ranger and a courtroom security officer, will likely be crucial in the prosecution's case against Berry. If convicted, Berry's sentence could send a message about the consequences of threatening law enforcement officers in the region.
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Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KVIA ABC-7 ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? LAS CRUCES, N.M. (KVIA) -- A Silver City man has been charged with threatening a U.S. Forest Service officer at a Las Cruces court after a sentencing hearing, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of New Mexico said Tuesday.
Court documents alleged that on June 11, 55-year-old Fred Andre...
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