Federal prosecutors say Brenna Marie Doyle was arrested in Spokane after allegedly leaving three voicemails threatening to kill an FBI agent, the agent’s spouse and child, using identification taken during a Jan. 14 Minneapolis riot. The threats, which prosecutors allege crossed state lines, are part of a wider investigation into vandalism and theft from FBI vehicles during protests triggered by an ICE operation. FBI Director Kash Patel said the arrest is among nearly a dozen tied to the disturbance that included stolen government property and weapons.
Woman Arrested In Spokane After Allegedly Threatening To Kill FBI Agent And Family Over ID Stolen In Minneapolis Riot
Federal law enforcement agents detain a demonstrator during a raid in south Minneapolis.(Getty Images)
Federal authorities in Spokane, Washington, have arrested a woman accused of leaving death threats for an FBI agent and the agent’s immediate family after prosecutors say she used identification taken during a January riot in Minneapolis that damaged an FBI vehicle.
According to a federal criminal complaint unsealed Monday, prosecutors allege that on or about Jan. 16, 2026, Brenna Marie Doyle threatened to kill a federal law enforcement officer in Minnesota with the intent to intimidate or retaliate against the officer for performing official duties. The complaint also alleges Doyle threatened to kill the officer’s spouse and child with the same intent.
"Threatening an FBI employee and their family WILL NOT BE TOLERATED," the FBI’s Minneapolis field office wrote on X. "Yesterday, FBI Agents in Spokane, Washington at the request of FBI Minneapolis arrested a woman after she left 3 disturbing voicemails threatening to kill an FBI agent, his wife, and child because of the agent's employment in MN. IF you threaten to harm law enforcement officers or their families, the FBI will find you and hold you accountable."
Prosecutors say Doyle left three threatening voicemails that crossed state lines and that she knew the messages would be perceived as threats. The arrest is tied to events on Jan. 14 in Minneapolis, during which rioters damaged an FBI vehicle and removed items from inside it.
Scenes of vandalism in the NE section of Minneapolis, Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
FBI Director Kash Patel said the thefts included government property and weapons taken from the vehicle. "This is nearly a dozen public arrests the FBI and our partners have made in connection with the January 14 incident," Patel told Fox News Digital, adding that FBI teams and partner agencies have responded quickly despite challenges.
The recent Spokane arrest follows earlier detentions tied to the same Jan. 14 disturbance, including the arrest of Raul Gutierrez, 33, whom authorities identified as an alleged member of the Latin Kings. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Gutierrez was accused of stealing FBI body armor and weapons; White House border official Tom Homan separately said Gutierrez allegedly took a firearm from the FBI.
Officials say the thefts and vandalism occurred amid protests that erupted in Minneapolis on Jan. 14 after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation. The Department of Homeland Security said ICE agents shot a Venezuelan national in the leg after agents were allegedly ambushed and attacked with a shovel.
The Spokane arrest and the broader federal probe illustrate continuing efforts to identify and charge individuals accused of stealing government property, threatening law enforcement, and participating in violent acts during the January protests.
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