Bloomington Man Charged with Sending Interstate Threats to Injure

PEORIA, Ill. - A Bloomington, Illinois, man appeared in federal court today after being charged by criminal complaint on Friday, April 24, 2026, for transmitting interstate threats to injure, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 875(c). Sean E. Lenckus, 35, of Bloomington, was released on conditions of bond following his initial appearance.

The complaint alleges that Lenckus transmitted several interstate threats to injure another person from February 2023 through April 2026.

Lenckus was arrested on Friday evening by federal agents with assistance of the McLean County Sheriff's Office. He was placed on bond pending trial.

If convicted, the maximum statutory penalties for the alleged crime charged are five years' incarceration, a $250,000 fine, and up to three years of supervised release.

Agencies participating in the investigation include the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Springfield Field Office, and the McLean County Sheriff's Office. Assistant U.S. Attorney Douglas McMeyer is representing the government in the prosecution.

Members of the public are reminded that a complaint is merely an accusation; the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.