North Bay Man Indicted for Death Threats Against Fed Official

Prosecutors say man vowed to "hunt down and kill" an official, sent threatening emails targeting the victim's former spouse, children.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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A 64-year-old Napa man named Haddow Mills has been indicted for allegedly sending threatening emails, including a declaration to "hunt [the victim] down and kill him," to a Senate-confirmed federal government official in Washington, D.C. The indictment alleges that Mills sent dozens of harassing and threatening emails to the official's ex-spouse in the months leading up to the threat, and that some of the messages were particularly graphic.

Why it matters

Threats against federal officials are taken extremely seriously, as they can undermine the integrity of government institutions and put public servants at risk. This case highlights the need for robust security measures and the importance of holding perpetrators accountable to maintain public trust and the rule of law.

The details

According to the federal indictment, Haddow Mills sent an email on September 25, 2025, declaring, "I will hunt [the victim] down and kill him." The indictment alleges that in the months leading up to the threat, Mills sent dozens of harassing and threatening emails to the official's ex-spouse, including a message stating, "I still am hunting down [victim's first name]. He is a dead man walking." Authorities say other emails also contained threats directed at the official, the ex-spouse, and their children.

  • On September 25, 2025, Mills allegedly sent an email threatening to "hunt [the victim] down and kill him."
  • In the months leading up to the September 2025 threat, Mills allegedly sent dozens of harassing and threatening emails to the official's ex-spouse.

The players

Haddow Mills

A 64-year-old Napa man who has been indicted for allegedly sending threatening emails, including a declaration to "hunt [the victim] down and kill him," to a Senate-confirmed federal government official in Washington, D.C.

The Victim

A Senate-confirmed federal government official in Washington, D.C. who was the target of the alleged threats from Haddow Mills.

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What they’re saying

“I will hunt [the victim] down and kill him.”

— Haddow Mills (Federal Indictment)

“I still am hunting down [victim's first name]. He is a dead man walking.”

— Haddow Mills (Federal Indictment)

What’s next

Mills made his initial appearance in federal court on Thursday and was released on bond. He is scheduled to return to court on May 21 for a status conference before U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin.

The takeaway

This case highlights the seriousness of threats against federal officials and the need for robust security measures to protect public servants and maintain public trust in government institutions. It also underscores the importance of holding perpetrators accountable to the fullest extent of the law.