Delaware Man Charged with Firearm Possession After Violent Posts

A New Castle, Delaware man, Gregory Wierzbicki, has been charged with illegal possession of firearms following an investigation into his social media activities. According to the U. S.

Attorney's Office, Wierzbicki, 66, was charged with possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, in violation of 18 U. S. C.

§ 922(g)(1). He made his initial court appearance on October 14, 2026, before U. S.

Magistrate Judge Christopher J. Burke.

The charges stem from an investigation that revealed Wierzbicki allegedly used social media platforms Bluesky and Substack from April 2025 through September 2026 to encourage violence against federal officials. Among his targets were Justices of the Supreme Court and officers of U. S.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Wierzbicki also allegedly urged others to form an armed militia and described the firearms and ammunition he possessed.

On the day of his court appearance, the FBI Baltimore’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, with support from the Supreme Court of the United States Police, executed a search warrant at Wierzbicki’s residence in New Castle. Law enforcement discovered three firearms inside the home, including a 12-gauge shotgun and two .22-caliber long rifles.

If convicted, Wierzbicki faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. However, actual sentences for federal crimes are typically less than the maximum penalties, as a federal district court judge would determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

U. S. Attorney Benjamin L.

Wallace emphasized the seriousness of the allegations, stating, "The United States has alleged that Gregory Wierzbicki unlawfully possessed multiple firearms while calling for violence against public officials, including judges and law-enforcement officers." He added that his office, along with law enforcement partners, is committed to protecting public servants and looks forward to presenting their case in court.

FBI Baltimore Special Agent in Charge Jimmy Paul highlighted the swift action taken by the FBI’s Joint Terrorism Task Force in response to Wierzbicki’s alleged threats. "Today’s arrest shows that if your idea of making a point is to threaten others, you shouldn’t be surprised when the FBI shows up at your door," Paul said.

The investigation is part of the nationwide National Security Presidential Memorandum 7 initiative, aimed at integrating federal, state, and local partners to protect First Amendment rights while targeting political violence. The FBI Baltimore Field Office’s Joint Terrorism Task Force, Supreme Court of the United States Police – Protective Intelligence Unit, and Homeland Security Investigations are involved in the case, with Assistant U. S.

Attorney Kevin P. Pierce prosecuting.

A detention hearing for Wierzbicki is scheduled for October 19, 2026. As with all criminal complaints, the charges are allegations, and Wierzbicki is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.