Federal authorities have announced another major development in the effort to hold violent rioters accountable after a mob in Minneapolis broke into an FBI vehicle, looted federal property, and allegedly stole a rifle and other sensitive equipment.
According to RedState, the latest arrest highlights not only the destruction of government property but also the escalating danger faced by federal agents and their families in the aftermath of the January 14 unrest. While much of the public outrage initially focused on the brazen attack on a federal law enforcement vehicle, investigators say the more chilling threat emerged days later, when one rioter allegedly turned stolen identification into a weapon of intimidation.
Federal agents in Spokane, Washington, arrested Brenna Marie Doyle and charged her with making explicit death threats against a Minnesota-based FBI agent, his wife, and their child. The threats, prosecutors say, were not random but directly linked to the chaos that unfolded when rioters swarmed and vandalized an FBI vehicle in Minneapolis.
That mob reportedly destroyed taxpayer-funded equipment and stole a range of items, including, allegedly, weapons, ammunition, and body armor. Doyle is accused of taking something less conspicuous but, as the case now shows, equally dangerous: the agents personal identification, which she allegedly used to locate him and target his family.
Video from the scene, widely circulated on social media, captured the moment rioters broke into the federal vehicle and accessed a weapons locker. One post read: "?? BREAKING: Minneapolis rioters successfully BROKE OPEN a weapons locker in a federal vehicle and STOLE A RIFLE and ammunition before fleeing I captured the thiefs face and license plate on the getaway vehicle. PLEASE SHARE and HELP IDENTIFY this POS. I have forwarded this"
A criminal complaint obtained by Fox News alleges that Doyle used the stolen ID to track down the agent and then left three menacing voicemails vowing to kill him, his wife, and his child in retaliation for his official duties. These threats, if proven, underscore how quickly anti-law-enforcement sentiment can escalate from property crimes to direct attempts at terrorizing public servants and their families.
FBI Minneapolis publicly hailed Doyles arrest on X, emphasizing that threats against bureau employees "will not be tolerated." "Yesterday, FBI Agents in Spokane, Washington at the request of FBI Minneapolis arrested a woman after she left 3 disturbing voicemails threatening to kill an FBI agent, his wife, and child because of the agent's employment in MN," the office stated, adding pointedly: "IF you threaten to harm law enforcement officers or their families, the FBI will find you and hold you accountable."
The bureau further noted that this is not an isolated case but part of a broader push to track down everyone involved in the January 14 attack on the FBI vehicle. "Another arrest from the @FBI and partners in connection to the January 14 incident in Minneapolis - where rioters destroyed an FBI vehicle and stole equipment. This evening, the FBI arrested another individual who allegedly used some of the stolen ID information to threaten an"
FBI Director Kash Patel highlighted that Doyles arrest is the second tied to the vehicle theft in just a matter of days. "This evening, the FBI arrested another individual who allegedly used some of the stolen ID information to threaten an FBI agent and their family - including their children. This is the second such arrest in two days," he announced, underscoring the bureaus determination to respond forcefully to threats against its personnel.
Patel stressed that federal agents will not back down in the face of intimidation or politically charged violence. "Our teams continue to pursue every last person responsible for not only this incident but those who target law enforcement with threats, impede their lawful operations, and more around the country."
RedStates Sister Toldjah previously reported on the arrest of 33-year-old Raul Gutierrez, identified as a member of the notorious Latin Kings gang, in connection with the same incident. Another social media post celebrating that development declared: "?? BREAKING: I am pleased to confirm the ATF and DOJ executed an ARREST WARRANT for the man I caught on video stealing an FBI rifle out of a car during the Minneapolis riots last night Raul Gutierrez, 33, a member of the LATIN KINGS gang, has a lengthy rap sheet. Great work to"
Patel told Fox News Digital that his team will not relent until every violent actor tied to the Minneapolis riot and similar attacks is brought to justice. "The FBI will continue aggressively pursuing the violent criminal actors who attack or threaten our law enforcement, impede their lawful operations, or destroy and vandalize government property not just in Minneapolis but across the country," he said.
For Americans who still believe in law, order, and respect for those who risk their lives to uphold both, these arrests serve as a reminder that there are real consequences for targeting law enforcement and their families. This is a developing story, and RedState will continue to follow the case as federal authorities work to ensure that the rule of lawnot mob ruleprevails.
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