Glendale man accused of making threats toward synagogue

New details on man accused of threatening Jewish community

According to court documents, 32-year-old Kevin Pyles allegedly admitted to making several antisemitic threats on an anonymous social media account.

GLENDALE, Ariz. - A man who allegedly made terroristic threats towards a Valley synagogue has been arrested.

What they're saying:

Kevin Pyles, a 32-year-old Glendale resident, appeared before a judge on Aug. 16. He was arrested by Phoenix Police officers on Friday.

"The suspect has gone onto synagogue property before. He threw a Passover glass onto a synagogue property, and then he filmed this. He also, while he's saying this, and I apologize for this language, your Honor, he says, ‘F--- Jews, kill yourself f------, get out of here,’ your Honor. Given the very serious allegations, the state as well as the suspect's hate towards the Jewish faith," the prosecutor said.

Man allegedly made threats against Jewish community

A 32-year-old Glendale man is behind bars, accused of making threats toward Jewish people. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz reports.

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According to court documents, a user on an anonymous social media account made several antisemitic threats. After the posts were reported to police, investigators were able to track the social media profile to Pyles.

Pyles allegedly admitted to making the threats, saying his inability to hold down a job was due to the Jewish community.