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A Naugatuck man is facing federal charges after authorities say he posted violent threats online targeting members of the Republican Party.

Prosecutors say 35-year-old Scott Dyer made several threatening comments on YouTube, including messages about killing members of the Republican Party. Authorities arrested Dyer on Wednesday.

He was released on a $100,000 bond and ordered to remain under home confinement with electronic monitoring.

Federal officials say the investigation remains ongoing.