Sheriff Personally Arrests Man Who Sent Death Threat

Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood made headlines this week after personally apprehending a man at Daytona Beach International Airport who had sent him a written death threat. The incident unfolded on May 28, 2025, when Matthew (the suspect's name was not released), arrived at the airport. Sheriff Chitwood, known for his tough stance on crime, confronted Matthew directly. "Matthew, I'm Sheriff Chitwood," he stated, "I'm the guy you want to kill." The video shows Chitwood calmly explaining the seriousness of the threat, emphasizing that a written death threat constitutes a felony in Florida. Matthew, visibly shaken, offered little resistance. "We're going to take you where you need to go," Chitwood said as Matthew was escorted to a police vehicle. The arrest underscores the seriousness with which law enforcement takes threats against officials and serves as a reminder of the consequences of such actions. The Volusia County Sheriff's Office is expected to release a formal statement in the coming days.