U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross | U.S. Department of Justice
A Rochester man, Orlando Justice, 37, faces charges of transmission of threats in interstate commerce and stalking, according to an announcement by U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross. These charges carry a potential maximum sentence of five years in prison.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Meghan K. McGuire, who is managing the case, outlined that the incident began on November 23, 2024. On that day, a Rochester Police Officer participated in arresting Justice at the RTS Bus Terminal for trespassing and resisting arrest. During his arrest, Justice was intoxicated and taken to Strong Memorial Hospital where he threatened officers and claimed he would locate them at their homes.
Following his release with an appearance ticket, the officer involved received several phone calls from an unknown number which were eventually answered. Justice identified himself during one call and repeated personal information about the officer, including his home address. He warned the officer saying he "messed with the wrong one" and described himself as "a different breed of human." Subsequently, Justice contacted the officer via FaceTime demanding names of other officers present during his arrest.
Later that evening, police attempted to apprehend Justice at his residence but were unsuccessful. Shortly after this attempt, Justice again contacted the officer through FaceTime questioning why police visited his home. Following this interaction, Justice called 911 claiming harassment by the officer and requested to file a complaint alleging excessive force.
Justice appeared before U.S. Magistrate Judge Payson for an initial hearing and remains detained pending further proceedings.
The investigation into these events was conducted by multiple law enforcement agencies including the Rochester Police Department led by Chief David Smith, Greece Police Department under Chief Michael Wood's direction, FBI headed by Special Agent-in-Charge Matthew Miraglia, and New York State Police under Acting Major Kevin Sucher.
It is important to note that while charges have been filed against Justice, they are accusations at this stage and he is presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
