Port Orange Man Charged With Threatening To Murder A Federal Official

Orlando, Florida –United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces an indictment charging Tranard Dell (21, Port Orange) with influencing, impeding, and interfering with a federal official by threat to murder. If convicted, Dell faces a maximum penalty of 10 years in federal prison. 

According to the indictment, on April 24, 2025, Dell threatened to murder federal law enforcement officer J.E. with intent to impede, intimidate, and interfere with J.E. while engaged in the performance of official duties.

An indictment is merely a formal charge that a defendant has committed one or more violations of federal criminal law, and every defendant is presumed innocent unless, and until, proven guilty.

This case was investigated by the United States Secret Service, with valuable assistance provided by the Volusia County Sheriff’s Office and the Port Orange Police Department. It will be prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Risha Asokan.