Former Georgia Poll Worker Indicted for Bomb Threat and False Statements to FBI

A federal grand jury has indicted Nicholas Wimbish, 25, of Milledgeville, Georgia, on charges including mailing a bomb threat, conveying false information about a bomb threat, mailing a threatening letter, and making false statements to the FBI.

Allegations and Incident Details

On October 16, 2024, Wimbish was working as a poll worker at the Jones County Elections Office when he reportedly had a verbal altercation with a voter. According to the indictment, Wimbish later conducted online research about his publicly available information and, on October 17, mailed a threatening letter to the Jones County Elections Superintendent.

The letter, allegedly designed to appear as if written by the voter, accused Wimbish of “conspiring votes” and threatening both him and other election workers. The letter included violent threats, references to harm, and a warning about a supposed explosive device at the polling location.

Investigators discovered the letter on Wimbish’s computer. The indictment further alleges that Wimbish lied to FBI agents by claiming he believed the voter had sent the letter and denying any online research about himself.

Legal Consequences

Wimbish faces the following potential penalties if convicted:

• Mailing a bomb threat: Up to 10 years in prison.
• Mailing a threatening letter, conveying false information, and making false statements: Up to five years in prison each.

A federal district court judge will determine the final sentence based on the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and statutory factors.

Arrest and Investigation

Wimbish was arrested on November 4 pursuant to a criminal complaint and made his initial court appearance in the Middle District of Georgia on November 5.

The FBI’s Atlanta Field Office is leading the investigation. Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, U.S. Attorney Peter D. Leary for the Middle District of Georgia, and Acting Special Agent in Charge Sean Burke announced the indictment. Trial Attorney Jacob R. Steiner of the Criminal Division’s Public Integrity Section and Assistant U.S. Attorney Will R. Keyes are prosecuting the case.