Attleboro synagogue bomb threat suspect arrested by federal authorities

BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — A Massachusetts man who allegedly threatened to kill members of the Jewish community and bomb places of worship was arrested by federal authorities Monday.

John Reardon, 59 of Millis, Mass. was charged with one count of using a facility if interstate commerce to threaten a person or place with harm via an explosive after allegedly making threatening calls to Congregation Agudas Achim, a synagogue in Attleboro.

Reardon was previously arrested by local police Jan. 25 and has been in custody since then.

According to charging documents, Reardon called Congregation Agudas Achim and left the following messages on Jan. 25:

-“You do realize that by supporting genocide that means it’s ok for people to commit genocide against you;”
-“With supporting the killing of innocent little children, that means it’s OK to kill your children;”
-“From the river to the sea;”
-“Guess what? We are going to use your logic —if you can kill the Palestinians, we can kill you;”
-“End the genocide, or it is time to end Israel and all the Jews;”
– “I supported Jewish people though. Not anymore. A matter of fact I think we should kill you(s) all;” and
-“Have a lousy day and oh don’t be surprised if there’s pig blood on your steps tomorrow.”

Reardon faces up to 10 years in prison for the threat.