Overview
- Authorities identified the suspect as Michael Ray Strawmeyer, 33, who was taken into custody around 2:15 p.m. Thursday after the campaign reported the threat.
- Investigators say the message was sent by text to Taylor’s campaign and referenced plans to kill her.
- Strawmeyer is being held without bond at Meherrin River Regional Jail pending a court appearance.
- Taylor’s spokesperson, Jacklyn Washington, said the delegate is doing well and credited the Dinwiddie County Sheriff’s Office for a swift response.
- Leaders from both parties, including Kimberly Pope Adams, Abigail Spanberger and Lt. Gov. Winsome Earle-Sears, issued statements condemning the threat.