Florida man arrested for allegedly threatening Orthodox Jewish community

Jerry Sneed, 31, was arrested in Glades County, Florida, for allegedly making online threats to conduct a mass shooting at Lakefront Estates, a new residential community for Orthodox Jews. According to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Sneed posted social media photos of a firearm next to the community's location accompanied by threatening messages.

Sneed faces charges including written or electronic threats to kill, do bodily injury, or conduct a mass shooting or an act of terrorism, as well as the unlawful use of a two-way communication device. Yidel Perlstein, CEO of Lakefront Estates, commended law enforcement for their rapid response to the threats.

The community was established as a refuge for Orthodox Jews moving from New York due to rising antisemitism. Residents and community leaders noted that the area has recently faced additional instances of antisemitic vitriol from online figures.