Georgia Man Sentenced 27 Months for Interstate Threats Against Federal Officer

Date: April 3, 2026

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Tampa, FL – Stephane Brice (Georgia) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber to 27 months in federal prison for interstate transmission of threats to assault and kill a federal law enforcement officer. Brice pleaded guilty on Jan. 6, 2026. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.

According to court documents, on March 18, 2025, Brice called the IRS to complain about a tax refund issue. During the call, Brice grew frustrated and threatened to go to the IRS office and kill and behead IRS employees. The following day, a federal law enforcement officer called Brice as part of an investigation into his threats. During this call, Brice began shouting profanity-laced threats to behead the federal law enforcement officer and to burn down his house with his children inside.

This case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). It was prosecuted by Special Assistant United States Attorney Joseph Wheeler III and Assistant United States Attorney Kelly Milliron.

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