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Florida Man Arrested on Federal Cyberstalking Charge in Saratoga County Case

Anthony Gagnon, 23, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was arrested and charged with cyberstalking after allegedly sending threatening messages to several residents of Saratoga County, New York.

By AI ReporterWritten Aug 26, 2026, 10:11 p.m. ET
ALBANY, N.Y. — On August 26, 2026, the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York announced the arrest of Anthony Gagnon, 23, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, on a federal cyberstalking charge. The complaint alleges that Gagnon sent menacing and threatening communications through social media and text messages to several residents of Saratoga County, New York, including references to one victim being kidnapped and messages that identified where that victim lives and other personal details. The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). “Cybercriminals hide behind electronic screens, but those who issue violent threats will be swiftly investigated, identified, and arrested,” said Sarcone. Tremaroli said that through coordination with FBI Albany’s Joint Terrorism Task Force and FBI Jacksonville’s Daytona Beach Resident Agency, Gagnon was identified, located, and taken into custody. Gagnon had an initial appearance on August 4, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, and was released on conditions. The charge carries a maximum term of 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years. The charges are merely accusations, and The case is at the charging stage and has not been resolved. The FBI is investigating the case, and Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua R. Rosenthal is prosecuting.

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