PORTLAND, OR — A Portland man has been charged after allegedly making repeated violent threats against federal law enforcement officers and their families, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.

John Paul Cupp, 45, made his initial appearance in federal court Monday on one count of Threats Made Against a Federal Law Enforcement Officer. He has been ordered detained pending further court proceedings.

Prosecutors say the threats began on October 14, 2025, when Cupp allegedly shouted insults at officers outside the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in South Portland, threatening to kill federal officers and sexually assault their wives. According to court documents, he later posted a series of videos online in early and mid-November reiterating those threats.

U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford condemned the alleged actions, stating that threats of violence against law enforcement “will not be tolerated.” Acting FBI Portland Special Agent in Charge Matt Torres added that attempts to intimidate federal personnel “degrade efforts to keep all of us safe.”

Investigators describe Cupp as a prolific online content creator who routinely posts aggressive rhetoric, antisemitic threats, and calls for violence. Authorities say he has continued making posts targeting federal officers and their families.

Since June 2025, federal prosecutors in Oregon have charged 40 individuals in connection with offenses near ICE facilities, including assaults on officers and damage to government property.

The FBI is leading the investigation, and the U.S. Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case.

A criminal complaint is only an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.