Introduction to the Incident

A Florida man arrested for threatening President Donald Trump on social media was found with multiple guns and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition, authorities said.

Kendall Aaron Todd, 42, was arrested Monday by St. Lucie County Sheriff’s SWAT officers in Fort Pierce on a warrant for written threats to kill or do bodily harm.

The Arrest and Charges

According to the sheriff’s office, Todd made several threats against Trump on his Facebook page, including that he wanted to kill the president on live TV. Authorities had been monitoring Todd for several days before he was arrested. The sheriff’s office executed a search warrant at Todd’s home and found two handguns and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition, officials said.

Response from Law Enforcement

St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office
Kendall Aaron Todd after being taken into custody and after he was booked into jail.
St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office
Guns and over 1,000 rounds of ammo were seized during the investigation into Kendall Aaron Todd, who’s accused of threatening President Donald Trump
"We take all threats of violence extremely seriously," St. Lucie Sheriff Richard R. Del Toro Jr. said Thursday. "The discovery of firearms and ammunition in connection with threats made against President Trump is deeply concerning. Thanks to the swift action of our SWAT team and the cooperation of the U.S. Secret Service, we intervened promptly to address the situation and ensure the safety of our President and our community."

Legal Proceedings

Todd was booked into jail, and had his bond set at $500,000.

Conclusion

The incident highlights the seriousness with which law enforcement agencies treat threats against public figures, including the President of the United States. The swift action taken by the St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office and the U.S. Secret Service demonstrates their commitment to protecting the President and the community from potential harm.

FAQs

• Q: What was Kendall Aaron Todd arrested for?
  A: Todd was arrested for making written threats to kill or do bodily harm against President Donald Trump on social media.
• Q: What was found during the search of Todd’s home?
  A: Authorities found two handguns and over 1,000 rounds of ammunition during the search of Todd’s home.
• Q: What was Todd’s bond set at?
  A: Todd’s bond was set at $500,000.
• Q: Who was involved in the investigation and arrest?
  A: The St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Office, including their SWAT team, and the U.S. Secret Service were involved in the investigation and arrest.
• Q: Why is this incident significant?
  A: The incident is significant because it shows how seriously law enforcement takes threats against public figures and the swift action they will take to protect them and the community.