The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma has announced that Logan Christopher Murfin, a 26-year-old resident of Skiatook, has been indicted on ten counts related to threats against federal law enforcement officers.
According to prosecutors, Murfin’s indictment is part of a federal investigation into online threats targeting law enforcement officials. It is alleged that Murfin posted violent statements on social media, urging followers to arm themselves and execute federal agents. The Northern District of Oklahoma has increasingly focused on cases involving online incitement and extremist rhetoric directed at law enforcement, reflecting the Justice Department’s commitment to safeguarding federal personnel from violent threats.
Federal data indicates a significant rise in threats against law enforcement officers in recent years. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) recorded over 79 ambush-style attacks on officers nationwide in 2024, resulting in 60 fatalities. Online threats involving federal personnel have increased by more than 25% since 2021, leading to enhanced monitoring by Homeland Security Investigations and the Justice Department’s National Security Division.
The Department of Justice has charged over 300 individuals since 2020 with making interstate threats or violent communications against public officials. Many cases involve social media platforms where defendants have used public posts or private messages to advocate harm against government employees. Federal prosecutors stress that online threats are serious criminal offenses under U.S. law.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Oklahoma, based in Tulsa, represents the federal government in criminal and civil cases across 11 northeastern Oklahoma counties. It prosecutes various federal offenses including violent crime, corruption, cyber threats, and drug trafficking, working closely with agencies such as the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations to uphold federal law within the district.
