A federal judge ruled Monday that a Trumbull County man must remain in jail as a grand jury considers charges for allegedly posting violent threats against government officials and political figures.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Carmen E. Henderson ordered Charles Bronson Ingram, 47, of North Bloomfield, to be held without bond following a hearing in Youngstown. The judge found that the government provided clear and convincing evidence that Ingram’s release would pose a serious danger to the community.

The decision follows an investigation into a series of social media posts. During the hearing, the court noted that Ingram admitted to making statements about killing law enforcement officers. One post mentioned that the defendant could legally kill people on his property and expressed a desire to see certain political groups and executives dead.

Magistrate Henderson's Order of Detention singled out one of the alleged threats made by Ingram:

"In Ohio, I can openly carry or concealed. I’ll make up an excuse, kill your ass on my property (castle/stand ground). Third, I can legally bury your ass on my property, and the pigs can’t do s--t. So FAFO cause I want conservatives all dead. I’m personally looking forward to killing Law enforcement, judges, CEO’s, Trumpers, etc. I see anybody approaching my property, and ICE will die where they stand.”

The order also declared that “The weight of evidence against the defendant is strong.”

Judge Henderson stated in the written order that the court could not ensure the safety of probation officers who would be required to visit Ingram’s home if he were releasedThe FBI arrested Ingram last week after a search of his home. Investigators linked his internet connection to YouTube comments that encouraged the killing of immigration agents and judges. Records showed that agents found guns and ammunition during the search of the property.

Federal prosecutors argued that Ingram was a flight risk and a threat to public safety. An FBI agent testified during the hour-long proceeding, and the court found there was enough evidence to move the case forward to a grand jury.

Ingram will remain in the custody of the U.S. Marshals Service. He faces a federal charge of making illegal threats through interstate communications.