Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced two separate cases in which defendants were charged for allegedly using computers and social media to issue threats against members of the judiciary and law enforcement.
—Case 1: Threats Against Warren Police and District Court Judge Suzanne Faunce
Andrew Roberts, a 42-year-old man from Warren, was arraigned on multiple charges after allegedly using a computer to send threats concerning a Warren Police officer, the Warren Police Department, and Warren District Judge Suzanne Faunce.
It is alleged that on or about Monday, October 27, 2025, a local scanner website contacted the Warren Police about private messages it received. One message stated, “Death to Warren PD.” Another read, “When this starts to happen you’ll know why,” accompanied by an image of an armed subject shooting a handgun near the driver’s seat of a marked police vehicle. Additional messages allegedly said, “Death to Judge Faunce,” and “Death to Chris Wells with Warren PD.”
On Thursday, November 6, Roberts was arraigned before Judge Kathleen E. Tocco in the 39th District Court in Roseville, on the following charges:
• False Report or Threat of Terrorism, a 20-year felony
• Computers – Using to Commit a Crime, a 20-year felony
Roberts also faces a Habitual Offender – Fourth Offense Notice, an aggravating sentencing factor which could result in life imprisonment.
Tocco set bond at $500,000 cash or surety. Roberts is prohibited from contacting judges or employees of Warren’s 37th District Court and the complainants in this case. If released on bond, he will be subject to house arrest, a steel-cuff GPS tether, and must abstain from drugs, alcohol, and internet use.
Roberts is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference on Wednesday, November 19, and a Preliminary Examination on Wednesday, November 26, both before Tocco at the 39th District Court in Roseville.
Roberts was also separately charged with Resisting and Obstructing Arrest related to his alleged conduct during his arrest in this matter. In that case, he received a $100,000 cash/surety bond and is under the same no-contact orders.
“We will not tolerate threats meant to intimidate police officers or judges,” said Lucido. “Such conduct endangers public safety and undermines confidence in our courts. These charges send a clear message that these actions have serious consequences.”
—Case 2: Threats Against Romeo District Judge Jennifer Andary
Cole Daniel Rapp, a 27-year-old man from New York City, was arraigned on multiple charges after allegedly using a computer to send threats concerning Romeo District Judge Jennifer Andary.
It is alleged that on or about Sunday, September 14, Rapp posted an image on Facebook depicting Judge Andary in a coffin with the caption, “Pray about this.” The same image was reportedly used as both his profile picture and background. Another post allegedly contained a video of a pot being stirred, accompanied by music with lyrics stating, “Judge in this town has bloodstains on his hands.”
On Monday, October 27, Rapp was arraigned before Judge William H. Hackel III in the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore, Michigan, on the following charges:
• Unlawful Posting of a Message, 2-year felony
• Computers – Using to Commit a Crime, 1-year misdemeanor
• Cyberbullying, 93-day misdemeanor
• Telecommunications Services, Malicious Use, 6-month misdemeanor
Hackel set bond at $500 personal recognizance. Rapp is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference on Monday, November 24, and a Preliminary Examination on Monday, December 15, both before Hackel at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore.
“Threats or acts of intimidation against judges strike at the very heart of our justice system. Such behavior will not be tolerated, and those who engage in it will be held fully accountable under the law,” said Lucido.
—Case 1: Threats Against Warren Police and District Court Judge Suzanne Faunce
Andrew Roberts, a 42-year-old man from Warren, was arraigned on multiple charges after allegedly using a computer to send threats concerning a Warren Police officer, the Warren Police Department, and Warren District Judge Suzanne Faunce.
It is alleged that on or about Monday, October 27, 2025, a local scanner website contacted the Warren Police about private messages it received. One message stated, “Death to Warren PD.” Another read, “When this starts to happen you’ll know why,” accompanied by an image of an armed subject shooting a handgun near the driver’s seat of a marked police vehicle. Additional messages allegedly said, “Death to Judge Faunce,” and “Death to Chris Wells with Warren PD.”
On Thursday, November 6, Roberts was arraigned before Judge Kathleen E. Tocco in the 39th District Court in Roseville, on the following charges:
• False Report or Threat of Terrorism, a 20-year felony
• Computers – Using to Commit a Crime, a 20-year felony
Roberts also faces a Habitual Offender – Fourth Offense Notice, an aggravating sentencing factor which could result in life imprisonment.
Tocco set bond at $500,000 cash or surety. Roberts is prohibited from contacting judges or employees of Warren’s 37th District Court and the complainants in this case. If released on bond, he will be subject to house arrest, a steel-cuff GPS tether, and must abstain from drugs, alcohol, and internet use.
Roberts is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference on Wednesday, November 19, and a Preliminary Examination on Wednesday, November 26, both before Tocco at the 39th District Court in Roseville.
Roberts was also separately charged with Resisting and Obstructing Arrest related to his alleged conduct during his arrest in this matter. In that case, he received a $100,000 cash/surety bond and is under the same no-contact orders.
“We will not tolerate threats meant to intimidate police officers or judges,” said Lucido. “Such conduct endangers public safety and undermines confidence in our courts. These charges send a clear message that these actions have serious consequences.”
—Case 2: Threats Against Romeo District Judge Jennifer Andary
Cole Daniel Rapp, a 27-year-old man from New York City, was arraigned on multiple charges after allegedly using a computer to send threats concerning Romeo District Judge Jennifer Andary.
It is alleged that on or about Sunday, September 14, Rapp posted an image on Facebook depicting Judge Andary in a coffin with the caption, “Pray about this.” The same image was reportedly used as both his profile picture and background. Another post allegedly contained a video of a pot being stirred, accompanied by music with lyrics stating, “Judge in this town has bloodstains on his hands.”
On Monday, October 27, Rapp was arraigned before Judge William H. Hackel III in the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore, Michigan, on the following charges:
• Unlawful Posting of a Message, 2-year felony
• Computers – Using to Commit a Crime, 1-year misdemeanor
• Cyberbullying, 93-day misdemeanor
• Telecommunications Services, Malicious Use, 6-month misdemeanor
Hackel set bond at $500 personal recognizance. Rapp is scheduled for a Probable Cause Conference on Monday, November 24, and a Preliminary Examination on Monday, December 15, both before Hackel at the 42-2 District Court in New Baltimore.
“Threats or acts of intimidation against judges strike at the very heart of our justice system. Such behavior will not be tolerated, and those who engage in it will be held fully accountable under the law,” said Lucido.
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