Arrr! A scallywag in Florida, he be, claimin' a fake bomb threat, blamin' it on TikTok's treachery, says the law!
2024-01-22
Avast ye scurvy knaves! 'Tis said that Coty Clements, a 28-year-old landlubber of North Port, stands accused o' conjurin' a false cannonball threat at a Walmart in Port Charlotte, Florida. Aye, but his flimsy excuse be a TikTok trend, so he claims! Argh, what a scallywag!
A Florida man named Coty J. Clements, 28, has been charged with making a false bomb threat at a Walmart in Port Charlotte. According to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office, Clements called 911 and claimed there was a bomb inside the store. When dispatch attempted to call him back, he answered with the words "Tic Toc, Tic Toc" before hanging up. Authorities were able to track down Clements through the owner of the phone, who said he had left it in the Walmart restroom. Surveillance footage confirmed that Clements was the only person seen entering and exiting the restroom during the time of the call. During questioning, Clements confessed to the crime and noted that he had seen similar calls being made on the TikTok app. In a statement, Sheriff Bill Prummell emphasized that threats of any kind will not be tolerated in Charlotte County. He commended the quick response of dispatchers and deputies in ensuring the safety of the scene and apprehending the suspect. Fortunately, there was no actual threat to the public. Clements was released on $15,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court in February. Making a false report about planting a bomb or weapon of mass destruction is a felony offense. The case highlights the potential dangers of social media trends and the need for individuals to use these platforms responsibly.