Green Party Candidate David Redkey Arrested on Threatening and Computer Tampering Charges
David Redkey, a Green Party candidate for U.S. House District 3 in Arizona, was arrested in Phoenix over the weekend on charges including making threats and computer tampering. Prosecutors allege he sent threatening messages involving guns targeting a judge and…
Phoenix, AZ, September 21, 2026 —
David Redkey, a Green Party candidate running for U.S. House District 3 in Arizona, was taken into custody in Phoenix over the weekend. He faces charges that include making threats and computer tampering, according to officials.
Prosecutors have alleged that Redkey sent threatening messages that involved firearms. These alleged threats were reportedly directed at a judge and an attorney. Specific details regarding the judge and attorney targeted, the exact nature of the threats, and the specific actions constituting computer tampering were not immediately available.
The arrest occurred in Phoenix. The timeframe for the arrest was described as “over the weekend.” Information concerning the specific date of the arrest or any subsequent court proceedings, such as arraignment or bail information, was not provided.
Redkey is a candidate for U.S. House District 3 in Arizona, representing the Green Party. The extent of the alleged computer tampering and the specifics of the threats remain under investigation. Further details are expected as legal proceedings develop.
Story summarized from the original created by Mitchell Koch on www.azfamily.com, see more information here.
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