Bryan Cornwell, 42, formerly of Norwood, Colorado, has been sentenced to 57 months in federal prison after being found guilty by a jury on two counts of transmitting threats in interstate commerce. He will also serve three years of supervised release following his prison term.
Evidence presented at trial and during sentencing showed that between late August and late October 2023, Cornwell sent more than 80 emails containing graphic and violent threats to a law enforcement official. The messages included explicit statements such as “You will beg me… beg and plead and scream in pain by my hand tick tok m***** f***er,” as well as repeated declarations like “I AM GOING TO KILL YOU.” At the time these emails were sent, Cornwell was awaiting sentencing for a previous case in which he admitted threatening to blow up the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office.
United States Attorney for the District of Colorado Peter McNeilly stated: “Do not make threats against law enforcement officials. Doing so will land you in federal prison.”
Amanda Koldjeski, Special Agent In Charge of FBI Denver, commented: “This FBI will not tolerate threats against any law enforcement professionals. The defendant sent more than 80 emails threatening violent death in a calculated scheme to terrorize his target — all while on bond in a similar case. It is not permissible to tell an agent, deputy, or officer ‘I am going to kill you.’ The FBI will identify you, arrest you, and ensure justice is served.”
The sentencing was overseen by United States District Judge Gordon Gallagher. The investigation was conducted by the FBI Denver Field Office. Assistant United States Attorney Jeffrey K. Graves prosecuted the case.
Case Number: 24-cr-047-GPG-JMC
