Death threat against Del. Higgins leads to arrest

State Delegate Geary Higgins (R‑30) said Monday he and his family received a violent death threat that prompted a swift response from the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office and led to an arrest.

According to a press release issued by Higgins’ office, the delegate received a text message that threatened his life and the lives of his children. The release reproduced the message’s wording:

“* off Geary. I will shoot u @ yer next public rally. Then send you memes with the photos. I know where your fin kids are too.”

Loudoun County deputies tracked down and arrested a suspect, the release said. The individual is charged with felony offenses and is scheduled to appear in court on Oct. 20.

Higgins condemned the threat and criticized what he described as the increasingly hostile tone of political discourse.

“Let me be clear: threats of violence have no place in our political discourse. I will not be intimidated, silenced, or deterred from doing the job I was elected to do—fighting for my constituents in Western Loudoun and Fauquier, and standing up for common sense,” Higgins said.

“I am incredibly grateful for the great men and women in the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office for their professionalism and swift action in handling this matter. I ask for continued prayers for my wife and daughters and their families, as well as for all those who serve in public office during these times of increasing threats and violence.

“Unfortunately, this is the direct result of the nasty lies and constant demonization from the radical left that we’ve seen over the last few years. Abigail Spanberger is telling her supporters to “let their rage fuel them”, and my opponent is up on TV right now calling me a crook and a treasonist, and blatantly lying about my record. The last two sessions in Richmond we’ve been called every name under the sun. It should be shocking to no one that continuing to call your political opponents names like “Nazis” will ultimately lead to violence.”

Higgins represents Virginia’s 30th House of Delegates district, which includes constituents in western Loudoun and Fauquier counties. This publication will update this story as additional, verified details become available.