A Gainesville resident, James Edward Flintroy, aged 59, was apprehended yesterday and is now facing charges for issuing a false bomb threat.
The incident dates back to January 15, when officers from the Gainesville Police Department were dispatched following a disturbing report from the TD Bank located at 600 NW 43rd Street. Flintroy allegedly contacted the bank’s corporate line, threatening to “come to the location and blow it up.” He reportedly claimed that having previously served time in prison, he was unafraid of returning and seemed determined to carry out his threat.
A bank representative informed the responding officer that Flintroy was not only an account holder but also a frequent visitor to the NW 43rd Street branch, indicating his familiarity with the premises. The bank provided Flintroy’s contact details, which were retrieved from his account profile.
Authorities tracked Flintroy to his residence at Campus Walk Apartments on SW 8th Avenue. During questioning, after being read his Miranda rights, Flintroy reportedly confessed to making the threatening call out of anger.
Flintroy’s criminal history is extensive, comprising 22 non-violent felony convictions and 29 non-violent misdemeanors. He has served six prison sentences, all originating from Broward County, with the last release occurring in 2015. In light of the current charges, Judge Susan Miller-Jones has set his bail at $75,000.
Flintroy has been charged with making a false bomb threat. He has 22 felony convictions (non-violent) and 29 misdemeanor convictions (non-violent) and has served six state prison sentences (all out of Broward County), with his most recent release in 2015. Judge Susan Miller-Jones set bail at $75,000.
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