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Connecticut police have arrested a man for sending threatening emails to two gay state legislators who had proposed new laws that would have five Catholic parishioners more control over church finances

Timothy Kane, 26, of New Britain was charged with Harassment 2nd Degree in connection with an incident that occurred on March 10, 2009.

Police say the two lawmakers received thousands of mostly angry e-mails from across the country, as well as threats on their lives. State Capitol Police Department said they were notified March 11, that an email containing an alarming statement along with other derogatory statements had been received by State Senator Andrew McDonald and State Representative Michael Lawlor (featured in the picture above).

An investigation determined Kane sent the email which made reference to the residences of the two legislators insinuating retaliation for their position on the Senate Bill pertaining to the Roman Catholic Church.

Kane was arrested Wednesday without incident. Kane was released on a $500 cash bond and will be arraigned in Hartford Superior Court on March 27th.

One of the emails that was sent that did not prompt invesigation:

One self-described “Proud Catholic” wrote to McDonald: “I know that you have the fags (also known as the gay mafia, also known as the brownshits) in your back pocket and pushing this legislation so The Church can be silenced on gay marriage issues in your state,” the e-mailer wrote. “It won’t work. The people of Connecticut are going to ride you out of town on a rail!” [New Haven Advocate]

The bill that sparked the emails has been withdrawn.