Charges and alleged manifesto
Jonathan Daniel Harms, 43, and Jolene Lynn Harms, 39, were arrested earlier this year and now face a combined total of 120 criminal counts, according to local jail records and reporting. Authorities say the couple produced a 277-page document that included threats and identified dozens of people, including judges, law enforcement officers, bankers, members of their former church and private citizens.
Police allege Jonathan emailed the document to leaders of his former congregation on July 10. Prosecutors told a court last week that the material ordered others to “Go. Hunt. Kill,” and that it threatened multiple named individuals.
Specific criminal counts
Local reporting and jail records indicate the pair face numerous counts, including:
- 20 counts of stalking, attributed to each defendant.
- 20 counts of witness intimidation in a criminal case.
- 20 counts of witness intimidation in a civil case.
Officials have described additional charges beyond those listed above that bring the total number of counts to 120 for the two defendants combined.
Arrests and evidence reported by police
Boise police say Jonathan Harms was taken into custody two days after the email was sent. Investigators reported finding a “substantial amount” of ammunition and firearms at the couple’s residence during the subsequent search.
Following Jonathan’s arrest, police allege Jolene Harms sent threatening text messages to the spouse of a police officer, including a message that read, “seriously, I’m going to kill your children,” according to reporting based on law enforcement records.
Detention and bond amounts
Ada County jail records show both defendants remain in custody. Bail amounts listed in public records indicate Jolene Harms is being held on $15 million bond and Jonathan Harms on $30 million bond.
Church affiliation and context
Reporting states the manifesto was directed to Table Rock Church leadership. The couple had been excommunicated by the congregation earlier this year. Police noted prior concerns about Jonathan’s behavior toward other church members in a probable cause statement.
What is publicly known and what is not
The allegations summarized above are drawn from law enforcement statements, court filings and local reporting. Criminal charges are allegations; defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court. Additional counts and investigative details have been reported by local outlets and remain the subject of ongoing prosecution.
Related Coverage
- Idaho News – https://idahonews.co/idaho-news-3/
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