On 2/27/18, School Resource Officers with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office received information related to a student claiming to have an explosive device. This incident occurred at King Middle School in Milton.
During the course of the investigation, several witnesses came forward stating they heard and/or observed the suspect, Caleb Grant alleging to have an explosive device. The item was shown to students and comments were made which may have instilled fear in students.
Based on the evidence obtained during the course of the investigation, a warrant was applied for through the Santa Rosa County Court system. A Judge signed the warrant and Grant was subsequently arrested and taken to the Santa Rosa County jail on 3/2/18.
On 3/1/18, School Resource Officers with the Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office investigated an allegation involving a student at Navarre High School. This student utilized Instagram to send a message stating “Ineed some bombs to blow up the damn school and shoot up my house”.
The Instagram message was traced by Deputies and found to belong to Joshua Dominick Allen, a student at Navarre High School.
This is a violation of Florida State Statute 790.162; threatening to discharge a destructive device. This crime is a second degree felony. The School Resource Officer applied for a warrant through the Santa Rosa County Court system. Upon approval by a Judge, the warrant was served on 3/2/18 and Allen was arrested and taken to the Santa Rosa County Jail.
Navarre Newspaper reminds our readers that Caleb Grant and Joshua Dominick Allen are presumed innocent unless found guilty in a court of law.
The Santa Rosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Santa Rosa County School Board have taken a Zero Tolerance Policy on any threats made to our educational institutions. All threats will be investigated and those found with sufficient probable cause will be charged accordingly.
