Roswell Man Admits to Nationwide Bomb Threats Targeting Government Officials
Jeffrey Ramon Diaz, a 43-year-old man from Roswell, New Mexico, has pleaded guilty to a series of federal charges related to a disturbing spree of bomb threats made against government offices across multiple states. The threats, which were carried out on February 14, 2025, sent shockwaves through the public sector and law enforcement agencies, triggering emergency protocols and widespread fear.
According to court documents, Diaz placed multiple threatening phone calls to various high-level institutions, including the office of a U.S. Senator, the New Mexico Second Judicial District Court, the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court, and the Governor’s Office of Pennsylvania. In each case, he explicitly stated his intent to detonate bombs, identifying himself during the calls and leaving detailed voicemails threatening violence and death.
Despite knowing that he had no explosives, Diaz carried out these threats to intimidate, disrupt, and instill terror in the lives of public servants and civilians. His actions sparked massive emergency responses and evacuations, and now, he faces a potential sentence of up to 10 years in federal prison.
A Calculated Campaign of Fear: “I Have Planted a Bomb”
The extent and chilling nature of the threats made by Diaz are laid out in full by court officials. In one instance, Diaz called the office of a U.S. Senator and told a staffer that he was going to bomb the office. In another, he left a voicemail for a state judge, threatening to destroy the courthouse and harm the judge personally. He did not stop there.
Diaz called a receptionist at the Doña Ana County Magistrate Court, claiming he had a bomb and would ignite the building, causing panic among courthouse staff and forcing lockdown procedures. One of the most terrifying threats was made to the Governor of Pennsylvania’s office, where Diaz claimed he had already planted a bomb in the Governor’s residence and vowed to kill everyone inside.
Though it was later confirmed that no explosives were present at any of the threatened locations, the psychological and operational damage caused by these threats was immense. The emergency responses required diverted critical law enforcement resources and impacted countless government employees.
Justice in Motion: Diaz Faces Prison After Guilty Plea
On August 11, 2025, Diaz entered a guilty plea to four counts of Malicious Threat to Injure by Fire or Explosive. This plea comes after a meticulous multi-agency investigation led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with assistance from the FBI, U.S. Marshals, Las Cruces Police, and the Chaves County Sheriff’s Office.
Acting U.S. Attorney Ryan Ellison and ATF Special Agent in Charge Brendan Iber issued a joint statement acknowledging the severity of Diaz’s actions and confirming that justice will be pursued to the fullest extent of the law.
The case is being prosecuted by Executive Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher McNair, and sentencing is pending. Diaz now awaits his fate, with a maximum sentence of 10 years hanging over him.
