U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester | U.S. Department of Justice
Jeffrey Adam Windbigler, a 32-year-old resident of Guthrie, Oklahoma, has been sentenced to 16 months in federal prison for communicating threats. The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
Windbigler was indicted on February 20, 2024, by a federal grand jury on four counts of communicating threats. According to the indictment, he posted several threatening messages on social media in January 2024. These messages included threats to kill children and "shoot up" locations such as the Edmond public library, an Oklahoma school, and a Texas school.
On October 31, 2024, Windbigler pleaded guilty to one count of the indictment. He admitted to communicating threats to kill children and attack the specified locations and acknowledged that these communications would be perceived as threats.
During today's sentencing hearing, U.S. District Judge Stephen P. Friot imposed a sentence of 16 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. Judge Friot considered Windbigler's history and characteristics, noting his apparent obsession with violence. The sentence reflects the need for adequate incapacitation and deterrence against similar conduct.
The case was investigated by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Matt Dillon.
Further details can be found in public filings related to this case.
