A West Virginia resident is facing serious accusations after allegedly threatening to assassinate former President Donald Trump using a .308 rifle. This alarming claim was reportedly made in messages directed at Trump’s son, Donald Trump Jr., and the suspect’s own father has implied that his son is not hesitant to use firearms.

The Department of Justice has disclosed that Cody Smith’s father informed authorities about a past incident where his 20-year-old son had reportedly aimed a rifle at another individual during a disagreement. This information was highlighted in a recent detention order issued by a federal judge in West Virginia’s Northern District, located in Clarksburg.

The detention order states, “The defendant’s father mentioned that his son had previously brandished a .22 rifle during a conflict with another person.” This revelation, coupled with insights from the DOJ and federal prosecutors, bolstered their argument for Smith’s detention, asserting that he poses a significant risk to the community.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi commented on the matter, noting, “Taking into account the gravity of the charges, which are credible due to being the defendant’s own statements, along with his past conduct, the government has presented ample evidence to suggest that the defendant is a danger to the community, thereby justifying his detention.”

Smith faces multiple charges, including two counts of threatening to murder the president and additional charges related to threats against federal officials, as indicated by the Department of Justice. His arrest in January stemmed from terroristic threats aimed at supporters of Trump and ICE agents, as reflected in Harrison County jail records.

Earlier this month, the charges against Smith were intensified following his indictment for threats against the president. Consequently, at a hearing on March 24, Judge Aloi ordered Smith’s continued detention.

Prosecutors say Smith went into detail about how he wanted to cut open Trump’s “jugular” and watch “the life” leave his “pathetic eyes” in DMs to Trump Jr.

He also made a social media post with a song titled “I Am Going to Kill the President,” accompanied by a threat to “IMPEACH THIS MOTHERF—ER WITH A .308.”

“I will kill you[r] b— a— dad,” Smith said in an Instagram post that had both Trump and Trump Jr. tagged, according to his indictment.

“I’m going to rape your worthless father … with his jugular cut while the life leaves his pathetic eyes,” Smith allegedly blasted in an IG direct message to Trump Jr.

According to his indictment, Smith railed about Trump, Trump Jr., and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in his online posts and even went so far as to call into the “ICE tip line” to provide his name and city of residence, Clarksburg, while making death threats.

“Im gonna give them my name and where to find me so stay tuned you might get to see me rape and kill some proud Nazi boy f—s,” Smith allegedly posted, before calling the tip line.

Prosecutors say the initial investigation into Smith began on Jan. 19, when the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office contacted the West Virginia State Police about someone making threats. According to authorities, Smith had posted videos of himself in which he stated his intent to harm others.

In the videos, Smith called the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and said “he was going to attack and kill ICE agents,” according to prosecutors. He also allegedly threatened the person who answered his call.

“The safety and security of those we protect is our highest priority and all threats against the President of the United States will be investigated and prosecuted,” said Tad Lipscomb, the resident agent in charge of the U.S. Secret Service resident office in Charleston, West Virginia, in a statement earlier this month. “We are grateful for our law enforcement partners at HSI, the FBI, the West Virginia State Police, and the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office, as well as the federal prosecutors at the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of West Virginia for their assistance during this case.”

Smith is facing up to five years for each of the presidential threat charges and up to 10 years in federal prison for each of the remaining counts.

His defense lawyer has argued in court filings that he “suffers from a serious addiction to controlled substances” that began when he was 12 years old. Aloi acknowledged this in his March 24 detention order.

“The undersigned acknowledges defendant’s substance abuse issues, however, those issues do not negate the seriousness of the charges and the underlying conduct,” Aloi said.

On Thursday, Smith’s lawyer filed another motion for release, this one specifically “for the purpose of attending an in-patient substance abuse treatment.” The motion asks that Smith be placed in an inpatient substance abuse treatment center in Parkersburg as he waits to go on trial. Prosecutors have said they oppose the request for release.