Norwood man Bryan Cornwell, 41, was convicted of making threats against Western Slope public officials in a recent federal case. He was found guilty on two counts of transmitting threats, with a jury finding him not guilty on a third count. Cornwell’s sentencing is scheduled for April 2. Prosecutors accused him of sending threatening messages to a law enforcement official, including threats of injury and death. Cornwell sent over 80 profanity-laced messages within three months.
This case is the second federal case against Cornwell for threats. The first case began in 2022 when he was questioned about his girlfriend’s fatal overdose. After making threats against FBI personnel and local businesses, Cornwell was arrested. He was then released on conditional release but was arrested again following the recent threats.
In the first case, Cornwell pleaded guilty to making threats involving explosives and was sentenced to time served in prison. He now faces a possible five-year sentence for each count in the second case, with the judge able to add based on aggravating circumstances. Cornwell’s past criminal history and the severity of his threats will also be taken into account during sentencing. The case highlights the consequences of making threats against public officials, with Cornwell facing the possibility of a significant prison sentence.
