Henderson man accused of online threat to Jewish community

A Henderson man is accused of threatening to kill Jewish people in an online post.

Michael Tomasino, 38, posted on the website 4chan that he is an “antisemite” and that he planned to “kill” as many Jewish people — he is alleged to have used an antisemitic epithet — as he could before he would die by suicide, according to an indictment returned March 27 by a Clark County grand jury.

Tomasino, who was taken into custody on March 13, faces one charge of making threats or conveying false information related to an act of terrorism, according to jail and court records.

The multi-agency Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center helped investigate the allegations, court records showed. Though the March 11 post was anonymous on 4chan, it was later traced to Tomasino’s residence, according to court documents.

“We are grateful to the Southern Nevada Counter Terrorism Center, which is staffed by FBI and LVMPD personnel working lockstep together to mitigate threats like these in the Las Vegas area,” said a joint statement issued by Jewish Nevada and the Anti-Defamation League.

Tomasino’s bail was set at $50,000. As of Thursday afternoon, he remained in custody at Clark County Detention Center, according to online jail records.

Tomasino faces up to 20 years in prison and a fine of not more than $5,000, according to Nevada law.

If you’re thinking about suicide, or are worried about a friend or loved one, help is available 24/7 by calling or texting the Lifeline network at 988. Live chat is available at 988lifeline.org. Additionally, the Crisis Text Line is a free, national service available 24/7. Text HOME to 741741.

Contact Bryan Horwath at bhorwath@reviewjournal.com. Follow @BryanHorwath on X.