Homeless man facing charges for allegedly making death threats against Oakland Co. mosque

OAKLAND COUTNY, Mich. – A homeless man has been charged after allegedly making “profane death threats” against a mosque, the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office announced.

The 35-year-old homeless man, Andrew Lord, faces the following charges:

False Threat of Terrorism Using a Computer to Commit a Crime

If found guilty, he could spend up to 20 years in prison.

The OCPO released these details on the case:

On June 28, the defendant allegedly left voicemails with the American Islamic Community – Madison Heights mosque containing profane death threats. The defendant is also a suspect in another investigation in Troy involving alcohol-fueled threats against a restaurant worker, according to police.

“Members of our Islamic community have an absolute right to worship without fearing for their safety,” said Prosecutor Karen McDonald. “Even where hate crimes are the result of a personal crisis or substance abuse, they reflect a disturbing cultural trend of religious intolerance that is not acceptable. We will not permit religious intimidation of any kind in Oakland County.”