Imams thank local police, county prosecutor for swift action on threats to Madison Heights mosque

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 2, 2026

Words: 671

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 6 days ago

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Members of the Imams Council of Michigan gathered at the American Islamic Community Center in Madison Heights, which was the target of threats of death and violence on Sunday when the mosque received two voicemails with graphic and expletive-ridden threats against the Muslim community and the mosque itself.

A suspect, arrested on Tuesday, was arraigned in Oakland County District Court on Thursday. Christopher Andrew Lord, 35, is charged with one count of false …

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