Man Threatens County Employees Over Tax Dispute, Prompting Threat Response

A man from Long Island, frustrated over tax issues, made a alarming phone call threatening to shoot workers at Nassau County government offices. The incident marked a concerning rise in similar threats across the area.

Robert Bogdanovic, 59, of Glenwood, was identified as the caller after authorities traced the call back to his residence. He was arrested without resistance and now faces charges including making a terroristic threat—a felony that could result in up to seven years in prison and a $100,000 fine. His arraignment is scheduled for Thursday.

According to police, Bogdanovic’s threatening call caused fear amongst county staff and led to the deployment of law enforcement to the Nassau County Executive Building in Garden City. A county spokesperson confirmed that no employees were harmed or confronted directly, but the building was placed on high alert as a precaution.

The incident adds to a disturbing pattern of threats on Long Island, where authorities have been closely monitoring a significant increase in mass-shooting threats and hoaxes. Recently, a false 911 call in May resulted in a lockdown at Long Beach High School, with students continuing finals amid police activity. Similar threats have kept officials on high alert, with the number of school threats jumping from around 20 in previous years to 80 so far this year, all found to be unfounded.

In response to rising concerns, the Commack School District recently approved a contract with a private security firm to provide armed guards at all district buildings. Overall, law enforcement agencies emphasize the importance of vigilance while managing the truthfulness of threats to ensure safety.