McLean man charged with sending threatening messages and lying to investigators

ALEXANDRIA, Va. – A McLean man was charged by criminal complaint with transmitting threats in interstate commerce and making false statements.

According to court documents, on Dec. 23, Scott Allen Bolger, 33, allegedly used Google Voice, which allows a user to text message others using a phone number other than the user’s primary phone number, to send a message to a federal employee. In the message, Bolger allegedly threatened to kill the employee.

“Threats of violence are serious crimes with serious consequences,” said Lindsey Halligan, U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. “Those who target federal employees should know that we will investigate and prosecute these offenses to the fullest extent of the law.”

When federal task force officers arrived at Bolger’s residence to question him about the threat to kill, they identified themselves as federal law enforcement officers. Bolger allegedly falsely identified himself as Brian Black and told them he did not know a Scott Bolger.

If convicted, Bolger faces up to five years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Gavin R. Tisdale is prosecuting the case.

A copy of this press release is located on the website of the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. Related court documents and information are located on the website of the District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia or on PACER by searching for Case No. 1:25-mj-734.

A criminal complaint is merely an accusation. The defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.