Crime & Safety
Deputy Accused Of Mass-Shooting Threats After Capitol Riot
A Polk County Sheriff's Office deputy is accused of threatening a mass shooting via text at the U.S. Capitol, authorities said.
WINTER HAVEN, FL — A deputy with the Polk County Sheriff's Office faces charges of written threats to conduct a mass shooting after a coworker reported text message threats he sent, investigators said.
The deputy, Peter Heneen, 29, allegedly made threats related to the insurrection that took place on Jan. 6 at the U.S. Capitol. Authorities arrested Heneen Tuesday after another deputy reported the conversation to a lieutenant on Jan. 8.
Investigators said the two deputies were talking about a shooting, and then Heneen steered the conversation by texting, "Bull----, I'll f------ kil b-----s. F--- the federal government. FBI are corrupt they are all corrupt."
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The other deputy tried to calm him down in response. He texted, "You'll maybe get one or two down before you are taken out."
"Nah, I got a plan for that at least I'll take them," Heneen texted.
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Heeneen has been suspended pending termination procedures, deputies said.
The suspect has been employed with the Polk County Sheriff's Office for more than six years.
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