FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Tucson, AZ – A Pima County Sheriff’s Deputy, identified as Ramon Hernández, is facing calls for immediate suspension and investigation after a series of public social media posts surfaced containing violent threats, anti-government rhetoric, and explicit calls for assassination of public officials and U.S. allies.
Screenshots of Hernández’s Facebook posts, compiled into a formal report, document repeated calls for the death of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the President of the United States, and derogatory remarks directed at federal agencies including ICE, FBI, and DHS. Several posts explicitly advocate revolution and violent insurrection.
Given Hernández’s role as a sworn deputy with arrest powers and access to law enforcement resources, these public statements raise grave concerns about public safety, potential bias in law enforcement actions, and possible insider-threat risks.
Public Safety & Legal Implications
These statements may violate federal law, including 18 U.S.C. § 871 (threats against officials) and 18 U.S.C. § 2339A/B (incitement or material support for terrorism), as well as Arizona statutes criminalizing threats against public officials. The report calls on the FBI, DHS, and Pima County Sheriff’s Department Internal Affairs to take immediate action.
Call to Action
Citizens, advocacy groups, and media outlets are urged to review the attached evidence packet and demand transparency and accountability from Pima County authorities. Immediate administrative leave, federal investigation, and threat assessment are recommended.
Requested Actions
- Immediate Federal Investigation
- Administrative Leave & IA Review
- Threat Assessment
- Mental Health & Risk Evaluation
