Robert Lemke has been arrested by the FBI on the charge of threatening New York City congressman and several family members. A case against him was filed in Manhattan federal court. He was arrested from his hometown, Bay Point, California.
He is said to make his first appearance in federal court of Northern California (possibly in San Francisco), according to SFist.
Robert’s claim of being a former air force member and his association with Alameda County Sheriff’s Office in California as a retired Sergeant has been denied by the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office in California. He is also accused of sending a threatening text to a New York City-based journalist’s family.
Let us discover more about Robert Lemke and look at ten interesting facts about him.
Quick Facts: Who Is Robert Lemke? Bay Point California Man Arrested- 10 Facts To Know About Him
| Name | Robert Lemke |
| Age | 35 |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | – |
| Nationality | American |
| Profession | Under Review |
| Married/Single | Single |
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Attention Media: There is very false information on social media that a Robert Lemke worked for the Alameda County Sheriff. This information has proven to be untrue by the FBI and our agency. Please make sure to correct this information. pic.twitter.com/e60VLg8jWJ
— Alameda County Sheriff (@ACSOSheriffs) January 26, 2021
10 Facts On Robert Lemke
- Robert Lemke’s actual age as of 2021 is 35 years old.
- Much information regarding Robert’s wife is not available on the internet. Being a middle-aged man, we may suspect him to be married, but there is no concrete evidence.
- Robert Lemke has threatened several family members of New York City congressman by sending them intimidating messages.
- The act of threatening could get Robert imprisoned for about five years, according to Justice. The sentence will be passed by a judge.
- According to NCB New York, Robert threatened family members of New York Representative Hakeem Jeffries, who later confirmed the news.
- The news reporter whom Lemke is alleged to have threatened is identified as ABC News journalist George Stephanopoulos.
- Robert Lemke has been dissatisfied with the election results and claims Joe Biden falsely won the election.
- According to the complaint registered, Robert had sent a text to the brother of a congressman, threatening him on January 6, 2021.
- NYPD Commissioner Dermot Shea mentioned that Robert’s arrest was a sign that the rioters will be held accountable for their actions.
- Robert is scheduled to appear for the first time in the court on Wednesday.