Travis Juhr, a 41-year-old military veteran from Oregon, has been arrested on new charges just moments after pleading not guilty in his ongoing threats case.
Juhr faces multiple counts of second-degree arson, reckless burning, and criminal mischief in connection with a February 3 vandalism incident near a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) building in Portland.
New Charges and Arrest
Juhr was arrested on Friday at a federal courthouse in Portland, following a court appearance for his threatening social media posts. In his latest case, Juhr is accused of vandalizing the ICE building located on South Bancroft Street in Portland’s South Waterfront neighborhood.
The Oregonian reports that Juhr allegedly committed the act during a series of anti-ICE protests in which he participated.
Social Media Threats Against Trump and ICE Supporters
Juhr is facing serious charges related to social media threats he allegedly made toward President Donald Trump and ICE supporters. According to the federal complaint, Juhr posted on Facebook, saying, “I can'[t] wait till Trump is dead.”
He is accused of making at least half a dozen threats targeting Trump and supporters of ICE, including a Nevada commissioner who confirmed to The Nevada Independent that Juhr had threatened her.
In another post, Juhr allegedly wrote, “I want to ‘mag dump Trump.'” Federal authorities claim he was calling for violence against the president and others he opposed, including a mother and her 13-year-old son, who attended an ICE counterprotest.
Juhr allegedly sent messages to the mother and child, telling them, “Divine punishment will be the price for your wickedness” and “Jesus can’t save you from what’s coming.”
Weapons Stockpile and Threatening Behavior
In mid-February, FBI agents executed a search warrant at Juhr’s home, where they reportedly found a cache of weapons, including AR-style rifles, shotguns, and Tannerite explosives.
Authorities had previously filed an extreme risk protection order against Juhr, citing concerns over his increasing hostility toward law enforcement and his threats of lethal force.
Juhr had reportedly made threatening statements to law enforcement officers and others, including one directed at the Nevada commissioner, stating, “I’m coming down to Nevada for you” and “I hope you have your doors and windows locked. Because I love a challenge when hunting my PREY. #MAGAHuntersPDX.”
Background and Military Service
Juhr is described in court as a U.S. Navy veteran with 10 years of active duty service, followed by five years with the U.S. Coast Guard. His military background also includes training as a paramedic and rescue swimmer.
His public defender highlighted his service in court, noting his cybersecurity studies at Mt. Hood Community College and his previous work as a voice and network engineer.
Juhr had recently posted on LinkedIn about starting a new job as an IT systems architect for the state of Oregon; however, a spokesperson later confirmed that Juhr was not employed at that time.
Juhr’s arrest and subsequent charges highlight the growing concerns over violent rhetoric and threats made online, as well as the potential dangers posed by individuals with access to high-powered weapons and a history of military training.
With the new arson and vandalism charges added to his case, Juhr faces significant legal consequences. His case is a reminder of the ongoing threats to public safety posed by individuals who encourage violence and engage in extreme behavior online.
