STUART, Fla. —
Michael Davis, a Cape Coral resident, is accused of making online threats targeting Martin County law enforcement and a local family, according to Martin County Sheriff John Budensiek.
“This individual or suspect was threatening to kill or shoot any pig or police officer that came upon him or came near him,” Budensiek said.
Davis reportedly made multiple threats in TikTok videos, referencing the Martin County Sheriff’s Office, Stuart Police, and a student at Felix Williams Elementary School who no longer attends the school.
“You don’t ever threaten our deputies. You don’t threaten the citizens of Martin County. You certainly don’t threaten our youth and expect us just to sit on our worlds and not take action,” Budensiek said.
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Michael Davis, a Cape Coral resident, is accused of making online threats against Martin County law enforcement and a local family, leading to his arrest on a $100,000 bond.
The sheriff said Davis appears to have lived in Martin County between 2006 and 2014 and claims to have had a fight with the family he is accused of threatening.
“The question we had is why is he fixated on Martin County? Why is he fixated on this family?” Budensiek said.
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However, the sheriff noted that the family has no recollection of Davis or any incident involving him.
“They have no idea who this guy is. They don’t know of an incident that happened at the beach. They are as confused as we are trying to make these connections,” Budensiek said.
Davis was arrested on a Martin County warrant and booked into the Lee County Jail on a $100,000 bond. He has since bonded out.
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“I was hoping that $100,000 bond, he would still be sitting in jail and our parents, especially our school parents, wouldn’t have to worry. Just know this so that we are working diligently to come up with other cases and other charges that may change that. But we are not there yet,” Budensiek said.
Budensiek also said Davis does not appear to have a criminal record or a history of mental health issues. Investigators are continuing to pursue leads that could result in additional charges.