Robert J. "Bob" Troester U.S. Attorney | U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Oklahoma
A McLoud, Oklahoma man has been charged with making threats to kill federal agents and others through comments posted on YouTube, according to an announcement from U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester.
Taylor Ryan Prigmore, 30, is accused of posting several threatening statements between May 9, 2025, and January 17, 2026. The FBI received information from Google about the comments on January 17, leading to an investigation. Court records indicate that Prigmore allegedly threatened Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents and others in his posts. He also reportedly stated he would kill any law enforcement officers who came to his home and aimed to kill “as many as possible.”
Attorney General Pamela Bondi commented on the case: “As attacks on law enforcement rise around the country, this Department of Justice will continue to identify and prosecute violent threats against the brave men and women who keep us safe. Hiding behind a screen will not protect you from severe legal consequences.”
FBI Director Kash Patel added: “This individual allegedly made statements that he would kill ICE agents and others. If you threaten to harm law enforcement officers, the FBI and our partners will find you and hold you accountable. There will be no free passes for threats against the hard-working men and women who wear the badge and protect our communities.”
Prigmore was charged by criminal complaint on January 19 with communicating a threat through interstate commerce. He was arrested by the FBI that same day. After appearing before a U.S. Magistrate Judge, he was ordered detained pending trial.
If convicted, Prigmore could face up to five years in federal prison as well as a fine of up to $250,000.
The public is reminded that these charges are allegations only; Prigmore is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The case is being investigated by the FBI Oklahoma City Field Office’s Joint Terrorism Task Force with support from Homeland Security Investigations and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Arvo Mikkanen and Matt Dillon are prosecuting.
Reference can be made to public filings for further details.
