Three Individuals Indicted on Firearm Charges After One Allegedly Made Threats of Violence

HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Three individuals have been charged in separate but related indictments for illegal firearms possession and threats of violence, announced U.S. Attorney Phillip W. Williams Jr.

A two-count indictment filed in U.S. District Court charges Levi Clifton Belcher, 18, of Huntsville, Alabama, with possession of an unregistered National Firearms Act Weapon and interstate transmission of threatening communications.

In separate but related indictments, Tadashi Ereckson, 38, and Anthony Elijah Slota, 28, both of Huntsville, Alabama, were charged with possession of an unregistered National Firearms Act Weapon.

"My office will take every available step to prosecute credible threats against law enforcement," said U.S. Attorney Williams. I'm grateful for the partnership between FBI, ATF, HSI, and the Huntsville Police Department. Their diligent investigation led to these prosecutions."

"I'm proud of the men and women of our FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force and all our partners across North Alabama," said David R. Fitzgibbons, Special Agent in Charge, FBI Birmingham. "Their partnership and dedication are vital to Protecting (capital P) the Homeland. Together, we will swiftly confront any threat to public safety in full defense of the U.S. Constitution."

"The relationships that the ATF has fostered with our state, local, and federal law enforcement partners allows us to rapidly investigate reports of federal violations and threats of violence," said ATF Special Agent in Charge James VanVliet. "This case is another example of those collaborative and unified efforts to protect the communities that we serve."

"HSI is committed to working with our law enforcement partners to identify and investigate credible threats of violence against federal law enforcement personnel and the communities we serve," said Ellen Johnson, Acting Special Agent in Charge of HSI in Georgia and Alabama. "This case demonstrates the importance of information sharing and coordinated action to address alleged threats before they can escalate. HSI will continue to work alongside our federal, state, and local partners to protect public safety and uphold the rule of law."

According to court documents, on December 18, 2025, the FBI's National Threat Operations Center was alerted by an individual to a social media post by Belcher that contained threats of violence against Immigration and Custom Enforcement agents.

According to court documents, on September 10, 2026, ATF agents and Intelligence Research Specialists located Belcher's vehicle in Decatur, Alabama and began surveillance. During the surveillance, agents observed Belcher and Slota wearing body armor, carrying multiple firearms, and in possession of military-style backpacks. Belcher and Slota were observed entering Belcher's vehicle, which then traveled toward Huntsville. Officers with the Huntsville Police Department conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle. Belcher and Slota who were armed with rifles and two 3D printed pistols. Officers searched the vehicle and located rifle and pistol magazines with various anti-government sentiments written on them, along with hundreds of rounds of ammunition. Belcher and Slota were arrested.

Officers then obtained a search warrant for the residence that Belcher and Slota were known to stay at in Huntsville, Alabama. During the execution of the search warrant, Erekson was arrested after attempting to reach for a concealed pistol on his ankle while being detained.

FBI, ATF and Homeland Security Investigations investigated the case along with the Huntsville Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney John M. Hundscheid is prosecuting the case.

An indictment contains only charges. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.