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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

Key West police arrest Indiana man for threatening to bomb Trumbo Point Navy Base

Jonathon David Mathews was arrested and charged with threatening to discharge a destructive device after claiming to have explosives at a Navy base entrance. Police searched his vehicle and hotel room, finding no explosives, and reported that Mathews claimed he was testing base security.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in a felony charge and highlights the legal consequences for making threats against military installations, which law enforcement treats as credible regardless of intent.

Key Facts

  • Jonathon David Mathews was arrested on one felony count of threatening to discharge a destructive device.
  • The threat was made at the entrance of Trumbo Point Navy Base in Key West on Thursday at approximately 6:30 p.m.
  • Mathews told a guard, 'I have C-4 and I could blow up the base if I wanted to.'
  • Police searched Mathews' vehicle and hotel room and found no explosives or additional weapons.
  • Mathews admitted to making the statement, claiming he was testing the base's security response.
  • The Key West Police Department stated that all threats against military installations are treated as credible.
  • Mathews is scheduled for arraignment on September 4.
  • As of Friday afternoon, jail records did not list a bond for the suspect.

Who's Mentioned

organizationKey West Police Department“The agency that arrested the suspect and issued the statement.”other41“Age of the suspect.”personJonathon David Mathews“The individual arrested for making the threat.”locationTrumbo Point Navy Base“The military installation targeted by the threat.”