Palm Beach, FL – A 32-year-old man is in custody after allegedly threatening violence against a local megachurch and politicians. Michael Ioboni was arrested following a series of concerning videos posted on social media. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office began its investigation after receiving tips on Saturday about Ioboni’s threats.
Ioboni reportedly claimed he would target Christ Fellowship church and others he deemed corrupt. He made these statements shortly after being terminated from his job and posted the videos on November 4. In one video, Ioboni was recorded mimicking shooting a rifle while expressing his anger at his dismissal.
Authorities were alerted by his comments as a significant event at Christ Fellowship was scheduled for the following day, expected to draw around 1,000 attendees. Ioboni lives less than two miles from the church and had planned to tour the facility. It remains unclear why he chose to direct threats toward the church.
In a separate video posted on Friday, Ioboni issued further threats. He claimed he had evidence against several politicians and asserted that his actions would begin if anything happened to him while exercising his First Amendment rights. Investigators found concerns heightened due to Ioboni’s past incidents with firearms.
He had previously been caught firing a gun in a public space by Florida Fish and Wildlife in 2023. Following his arrest, Ioboni was taken to Palm Beach County Jail, where he is being held on a $250,000 bond. His court date is set for December 9.