Florida teen threatens to shoot up McDonald's after $5 order is messed up: police
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A teenager in Florida is in custody after allegedly threatening to open fire at a McDonald’s due to an incorrect order, the Polk County Sheriff’s Department reports.

The sheriff’s office states that Dayton Schaffer, 18, faces charges for falsely reporting the use of a firearm against individuals and improperly using a two-way communication device.

According to the PCSD, Schaffer was apprehended following a report from the manager of a McDonald’s in north Lakeland. The manager informed the police that a threatening call had been made, claiming the restaurant would be shot up over a mistake with an order.

McDonald's at night

According to the post on X, the caller allegedly also told the manager that he was going to shoot the restaurant up. (iStock)

Schaffer claimed that it was a joke, but the Polk County Sheriff’s Department said on X that they didn’t get the punchline.

He was ultimately arrested by Polk County deputies.

Split of Schaffer mugshot and Polk County Sheriff's office car

Schaffer is charged with a false report concerning the use of a firearm against a person(s) and misuse of a two-way communication device.  (Polk County Sheriff’s Department)

According to the official Florida Legislature website, a false report can carry a second-degree felony charge. The misuse of a two-way communication device can carry a third-degree felony charge.

Nick Butler is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Do you have any tips? Reach out to Nick.Butler@Fox.com.

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