Detroit City FC staffer, Illinois man accused of making bomb and shooting threats toward businesses

MADISON COUNTY, Ill. (FOX 2) - A Detroit City Football Club staffer and another man are accused of making bomb threats and shooting threats directed at Illinois businesses.

Jarrett Maki, who is the DCFC sports information director, and Austin Blair, both 25, are each charged with 11 counts of making a terror threat. He has since been dismissed from the organization.

The backstory:

According to East Alton police, an investigation started in July after businesses in Illinois received phone calls from people making bomb and active shooter threats. 

Police said their investigation led them to the two men. Blair was arrested at a home in East Alton on Sept. 3. Maki was taken into custody Sept. 6 at World-Wide Technology Raceway in Madison, Ill.

Blair was released after a hearing. Maki, who is from Detroit, remains in custody at the Madison County Jail.

What they're saying:

DCFC co-owner Alex Wright addressed Maki's arrest in a statement:

"DCFC was made aware yesterday that employee Jarrett Maki was arrested and charged in another state with making terrorist threats," a post on the organization's Instagram account read. "We have terminated Mr. Maki effective today. While it is important to note that the issuance of charges is not proof of guilt, our priority is the well-being of our club, staff, supporters, and participants."

What's next:

Blair is due in court Sept. 29 for a preliminary examination, while Maki's exam is scheduled for Oct. 3.

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