A Greece, New York man has pleaded guilty to making threats against a federal law enforcement officer and the officer’s family. According to U.S. Attorney Michael DiGiacomo, Steven L. Ploof, 48, admitted to threatening to assault a member of the immediate family of a federal law enforcement officer with the intent to impede or retaliate against the officer for performing official duties. The offense carries a maximum sentence of six years in prison and a possible fine of $250,000.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Everardo A. Rodriguez explained that on September 15, 2025, Ploof went to the Ogden residence of an FBI Special Agent and his family. Upon arriving at the house, he placed two posterboard signs on their front porch. One sign read “Corrupt FBI AGENT!” while the other said “I Want To (expletive) Your Kids!” Security camera footage captured Ploof placing both signs at the home.
The case was investigated by several agencies: the Federal Bureau of Investigation led by Special Agent-in-Charge Philip Tejera; Greece Police Department under Chief Michael Wood; Ogden Police Department led by Chief Travis Gray; and Orleans County Sheriff’s Office under Sheriff Christopher Bourke.
Ploof is scheduled for sentencing before U.S. District Judge Meredith A. Vacca on June 18, 2026.
