'I will crucify Yonkers cops and their bosses all along McLean ave. It will be a horror scene..' Man threatens to kill mayor and law enforcement at Yonkers St. Patrick's Day parade.
Kola has spent months worshiping the Islamic State on social media. Kola messaged the Yonkers police department directly last week writing, "I will crucify Yonkers cops and their bosses all along McLean ave. It will be a horror scene.."Days later, Kola posted this photo holding an ax with the caption "Come on Judas, I’m waiting for you,"
According to the criminal complaint, the FBI has been on to Kola for months, watching his escalating threats to law enforcement. "The world is a little scary at times, and it’s obvious this individual is suffering from mental illness. He’s in a facility and hopefully while he’s there he’ll be evaluated and treated" said Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano."our City will enjoy a safe Saint Patrick’s Day parade tomorrow free from intimidation by bad actors.
Ridon Kola is charged with making threatening what is called interstate communications, which carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison if convicted.
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