A McLoud man is facing serious federal charges, including the attempted murder of FBI agents, following an indictment returned by a federal grand jury on February 17th. Taylor Ryan Prigmore, 30, could be sentenced to up to a century behind bars if convicted of his alleged crimes, which span from threats made online to a violent confrontation with law enforcement.
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Oklahoma, led by Robert J. Troester, detailed the accusations against Prigmore, which erupted into an arrest on January 19, 2026, after he purportedly fired multiple shots at federal agents. Court records point to a history of violent threats posted by Prigmore on YouTube, starting from May 9, 2025, and stretching to January 17, 2026, where he expressed a desire to kill ICE agents and any law enforcement who approached his home. During the arrest, thankfully, there were no injuries reported.
Prigmore's indictment includes charges of attempted murder of federal law enforcement, assaulting federal officers, and several counts related to possessing and discharging a firearm in pursuit of a crime of violence. These charges reflect the Justice Department’s unwavering commitment to prosecuting individuals who threaten violence against law enforcement, said U.S. Attorney Robert J. Troester. He also stressed that the charges are only allegations and that Prigmore is presumed innocent unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt—a standard cornerstone to our justice system, as mentioned in the press release.
The case was brought as part of Operation Take Back America, a Department of Justice-led initiative targeting illegal immigration and transnational crime. The FBI Oklahoma City Field Office’s Joint Terrorism Task Force spearheaded the investigation, with support from Homeland Security Investigations and the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Arvo Mikkanen and Matt Dillon are at the helm of the prosecution.
Members of the community are reminded that the indictment is not a guilty verdict, but simply an accusation. It will be up to the judicial process to determine Prigmore's fate. More information on this case is available in public filings accessible through the U.S. Attorney's Office website.
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