Florida Man Arrested for Cyberstalking Capital Region Victims

ALBANY, NEW YORK - Anthony Gagnon, age 23, of New Smyrna Beach, Florida, was arrested on August 4, 2026, for cyberstalking. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement.

The criminal complaint alleges that Gagnon sent menacing and threatening communications through social media and text messages to several residents of Saratoga County, New York. These messages included numerous references to one of the victims being kidnapped as well as communications that identified where that victim lives and other personal details.

"Cybercriminals hide behind electronic screens, but those who issue violent threats will be swiftly investigated, identified, and arrested," said First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarcone. "Thanks to the outstanding work of our partners at the FBI, this defendant was quickly apprehended and as alleged can no longer use the internet as a platform to make threats."

"As alleged in the criminal complaint, Mr. Gagnon sent a series of threatening messages to several victims in Saratoga County. Through swift coordination with our partners on FBI Albany's Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF) and our colleagues at FBI Jacksonville's Daytona Beach Resident Agency, he was identified, located, and taken into custody. This arrest should send a clear message that the FBI will not tolerate criminals who hide behind a keyboard while terrorizing our citizens," said Special Agent in Charge Tremaroli.

Gagnon had an initial appearance August 4, 2026, in Orlando, Florida, and was released on conditions.

The charge filed against Gagnon carries a maximum term of 5 years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and a term of supervised release of up to 3 years. The charges in the indictment are merely accusations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. A defendant's sentence is imposed by a judge based on the particular statute the defendant is convicted of violating, the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other factors.

The FBI is investigating the case. Assistant U.S. Attorney Joshua R. Rosenthal is prosecuting the case.