Woman arrested after making threats against DeSantis

Alleged death threats landed a Florida woman behind bars after she allegedly targeted the US governor with an attempt at an “immediate in-person meeting.”

(Video: WTSP)

Dubbed the Sunshine State and known as the Freedom State in part thanks to the efforts of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), Florida's no-nonsense reputation against crime has also made it the state of law and the order An example of how “violent threats will not be tolerated” came earlier this week when the state's own executive received alleged death threats.

According to a statement from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, Danyele Callaway, 20, of Riverview, southeast of Tampa, had prompted a law enforcement response Monday when she was said to have sought a meeting with DeSantis that included a “threat to his life.” statements”.

“The message, written by a person who identified himself as 20-year-old Danyele Callaway, included a request for an immediate in-person meeting and included life-threatening statements, which raised concerns among staff , which subsequently notified law enforcement.” detailed HCSO at launch.

WKMG reported that Callaway's message posted on the governor's website read in part: “You gonna try to do me again come and try to sneak (expletive) hoe. and bakeract send me to jail give me more to write about ry and take me I still kill you in the end hoe try me youcat do (expletive) CONFESS CONFESSE CONFESSE [sic].”

After staff notified the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office was readied, prompting a Tuesday morning interview with Callaway of the Behavioral Resource Unit of the department.

“The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office will not tolerate any threats, especially from individuals who think they can hide behind their keyboards to spread fear and harm,” said Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister. “We will not accept a threat against anyone in our community, especially our governor. Threatening the lives of those who serve our democratic institutions is an attack on the very principles of our society and justice system.”

“Although everyone is entitled to their own opinions, no one has the right to endanger the lives of others. This case is a stark reminder that violent threats will not be tolerated. We will continue to pursue and hold accountable anyone who seeks to disrupt the peace and safety of our community,” Chronister added.

HCSO has arrested a Riverview woman for making death threats against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Danyele Callaway is currently facing charges of making a written or electronic threat to kill or do bodily harm.

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— HCSO (@HCSOSheriff) July 10, 2024

After she allegedly admitted to HCSO deputies that she made the threats against the governor, Callaway was arrested, booked into the Orient Road Jail and charged with written or electronic threat to kill or do bodily harm .

According to a WTSP report, Callaway's record included previous charges of assault on public officials, and the sheriff's office further stated, “Callaway has previously made verbal threats against Governor Ron DeSantis and expressed strong views against government and law enforcement.”

Meanwhile, the governor's approach to law and order has included efforts to protect law enforcement officers from wrongful prosecution and reining in soft-on-crime policies that have hampered efforts to protect communities .

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A native of Brooklyn, NY, Kevin Haggerty is a graduate of Hunter College, where he studied Cultural Anthropology and Geography. An avid reader and seeker of the truth, he currently resides in Texas with his wife and dog, and when he's not researching current events and their impacts, you'll find him spending time with friends and family or working on his next novel ·the.

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