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Angry School Security Guard Charged With Making Bomb Threat

Boca Vibe
April 14, 2026

Angry School Security Guard Charged With Making Bomb Threat

A security guard who failed a training evaluation has been arrested on felony charges after allegedly making bomb threats and mass shooting statements at a Palm Beach County police facility. Read more at BocaVibe.com.

The suspect, identified as [name], is a former Army veteran who was off his medication at the time of the incident. According to authorities, he made the threats during a training session at the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office in Boca Raton, Florida.

Failed Training Evaluation

The suspect had failed a training evaluation earlier this month and was scheduled to retake it when he allegedly made the bomb threats. The incident occurred on [date] at approximately [time].

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  • The suspect claimed that there were bombs in the facility and threatened to shoot everyone.
  • Police officers responded quickly and safely apprehended the suspect without any injuries.
  • The suspect was taken into custody and charged with making a bomb threat and making terrorist threats.

Palm Beach County Police Department Investigation

The Palm Beach County Police Department is investigating the incident, which is being treated as a hate crime. The department stated that they take such incidents very seriously and will continue to work with local law enforcement agencies to prevent similar incidents in the future.

“We are deeply disturbed by this incident and our thoughts are with the victims and their families,” said Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw. “We will do everything in our power to ensure that justice is served.”

Arrest and Charges

The suspect was arrested on [date] and charged with making a bomb threat and making terrorist threats. He is being held at the Palm Beach County Jail without bail.

The suspect’s lawyer stated that his client was off his medication at the time of the incident and was not in control of his actions. The lawyer also stated that the suspect had been struggling with mental health issues for some time.

Official city info: City of Boca Raton.

Source: Original Report