Utah man charged over alleged synagogue bombing threat

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 23 Oct, 06:15 · Archive

A Utah man has been charged with attempted hate crime after allegedly threatening to blow up a synagogue.

Skyler AJ Rose, 22, of Ogden, Utah, faces multiple federal charges including attempting to commit a hate crime, possession of an unregistered destructive device, and threatening to kill or injure people and destroy a building with an explosive. He was indicted by a federal grand jury on Wednesday.

On 23 December 2025, Rose allegedly made multiple threatening posts on social media, including one stating 'I wanna blow up a synagogue', according to court documents. The FBI and Ogden City Police Department traced the posts to an IP address at his home. A search uncovered six improvised explosive pipe bombs and rifles.

U.S. Attorney Melissa Holyoak said there was 'no place for hate motivated violence' in communities and that places of worship should be 'a refuge of safety, not fear'. She thanked investigators for stopping the alleged threats before anyone was harmed.

How it is being reported

• Utah man charged with attempted hate crime after alleged threat to ‘blow up’ synagogueA Utah man is facing several charges, including attempting to commit a hate crime, after he allegedly threatened to "blow up" a synagogue.New York Post · 23 Oct, 06:54
• Utah man charged with attempted hate crime after alleged threat to 'blow up' synagogueA Utah man allegedly threatened to blow up a synagogue, and a search of his home uncovered six improvised explosive pipe bombs and rifles, officials say.Fox News · 23 Oct, 04:20

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