Deputies Arrest Clearwater Man for False Bomb Threat (24-141)

DUNEDIN – On Sunday, November 3, 2024, deputies assigned to the Patrol Operations Bureau arrested 48-year-old Jerome Lee Chambers for making a bomb threat while in the parking lot of Dunedin City Hall.

According to deputies, at approximately 9:23 a.m., they responded to the Dunedin City Hall located at 737 Louden Avenue in Dunedin after reports that Chambers was threatening to kill people. Deputies stated through their investigation that they learned that Chambers was upset after being unable to log into his employer’s payroll application to get paid.

Deputies learned that Chambers and several others, who are all employed with Marcman Solutions which is contracted by the Florida Department of Emergency Management to hang door tags, were in the area to update residents on polling location changes due to the recent hurricanes. 

Deputies say witnesses advised Chambers became increasingly upset and stated multiple times that he would blow them up. Chambers then walked to his vehicle and retrieved a black duffle bag. Chambers’ actions caused the witness to be in fear and flee the area.

Deputies advised that during their investigation, Chambers denied threatening to blow anyone up.

During their investigation, deputies did not locate any explosive devices.

Chambers was arrested and charged with one count of False Report About Planting a Bomb, Explosive, or Weapon of Mass Destruction and one count of Violation of Probation (Possession of Controlled Substance) and transported to the Pinellas County Jail.

The investigation continues.

Additional Information:
Jerome Lee Chambers (Suspect – Arrested)
DOB: 05/12/1976
Address: 630 Bryant Street, Clearwater.
Charges: One count of False Report About Planting a Bomb, Explosive, or Weapon of Mass Destruction and one count of Violation of Probation (Possession of Controlled Substance).