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TUCSON, Ariz. (AP) A federal grand jury in Tucson has returned a one count indictment against a Phoenix man after he allegedly threatened to assault, kidnap and murder U.S. Rep. Raul Grijalva and aides to the congressman.

The indictment alleges that on April 23, 31-year-old Justin Haynes called Grijalva's Tucson office and threatened to come down and "blow the brains out" of the congressman and his staff members.

Haynes claimed he was angry over Grijalva's position on immigration issues. The defendant has been ordered to appear in federal district court in Tucson on June 24.

U.S. Attorney for Arizona Dennis Burke said they take threats against any individual, including public officials, with the utmost seriousness.

A conviction means jail, fines or both.

Online:

http://www.usdoj.gov/usao/az/