Former Norwood resident convicted of threatening law enforcement official

A man in Denver, Bryan Cornwell, has been found guilty of threatening a law enforcement official by a federal grand jury. Cornwell, 41, was convicted on two counts of transmitting threats in interstate commerce after sending over 80 threatening emails between August and October 2023. The messages contained graphic and violent threats aimed at the official, including repeated statements of intent to kill. Cornwell was initially charged after admitting to threatening to “blow up” the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office in a prior case. He was found not guilty on a third count of transmitting threats in interstate commerce. Cornwell will be sentenced on April 2 in Durango for his actions. This case underscores the serious consequences of making threats to law enforcement officials and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions. Stay tuned for updates on this story as it unfolds.