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Burglar who threatened president released
LINCOLN, Neb. -- A former McCook man sentenced to state prison time for his role in the 2010 break-in at the McCook JCPenney's department store was released from federal prison last month.
The offender, Loren James Hamlin, spent time in federal prison after serving his state prison sentence due to a letter he wrote threatening the life of President Barrack Obama.
Hamlin was indicted on suspicion of making threats against the president of the United States and was accused of saying specifically that when he is released from prison he would "track down" the president and kill him.
Reports at the time were unclear whether Hamlin's letter was sent or intercepted first by the Department of Correctional Services.
Hamlin was serving a 3-5 year state prison sentence at the time stemming from his involvement in the August 2010 break-in at the McCook JCPenney's.
He was initially sentenced to 30 months probation and completion of the Work Ethic Camp program, but was removed from the WEC four days following his sentencing and subsequently sentenced to state prison time.
According to Federal Bureau of Prisons website Hamlin was released on Aug. 1, 2014. The Nebraska Dept. of Correctional Services lists a Sept. 4, 2012, release date for Hamlin from state prison, with "Discretionary Parole" as the reason for release.