Archive · 16 Nov 2025
New Jersey Man Arrested for Alleged Attack on Federal Prosecutor's Office
Imagine someone went to a government office where a lawyer named Alina works.
First, they tried to go in with a bat, but they weren't allowed.
So, they left the bat and went back in without it.
Once inside, they went to Alina's office and broke some things.
The FBI looked for this person, Keith Michael Lisa, and offered money for information.
Later, the FBI, along with other police help, caught him.
Officials said that nobody can threaten or hurt government workers or their offices and get away with it.
Keith Michael Lisa, 51, has been arrested in connection with an incident at the US Attorney's office in Newark, New Jersey.
The FBI had sought Lisa for allegedly damaging government property and possessing a dangerous weapon in a federal facility.
According to the FBI, Lisa initially attempted to enter the federal building with a bat, was denied entry, discarded the bat, and then re-entered.
Once inside, Lisa proceeded to the US Attorney's office, where Alina Habba works, and allegedly destroyed property.
The arrest was a coordinated effort by the FBI, US Marshals Service, and Homeland Security Investigations, with officials stating that intimidation and violence against federal officers will not be tolerated.
- Who
- Keith Michael Lisa, 51, was arrested.
- What
- Lisa is accused of entering a federal building, damaging property in the US Attorney's office, and was wanted for possession of a dangerous weapon and depredation of federal property.
- When
- The incident occurred on November 12, and Lisa was arrested on Friday.
- Where
- The Peter W. Rodino Federal Building in Newark, New Jersey.
- Why
- Lisa allegedly attempted to confront US Attorney Alina Habba and destroy property in her office.
- Suspect Name
- Keith Michael Lisa
- Alleged Crime
- Destruction of government property in the US Attorney's office
- Incident Date
- November 12
- Location
- Peter W. Rodino Federal Building, Newark, New Jersey
- Arresting Agencies
- FBI, US Marshals Service, Homeland Security Investigations
- Charges
- Possession of a dangerous weapon in a federal facility, depredation of federal property
