A Daytona Beach man is facing serious charges after what investigators describe as a yearlong barrage of violent messages aimed at a Florida Department of Children and Families caseworker. Authorities say the texts escalated from general threats to specific mentions of an AR-15 and warnings involving the worker’s family, triggering a multi-agency investigation. The suspect remains in Volusia County custody while a Flagler County capias issued July 8 is still pending.
Booking Detailed in Volusia County Records
Volusia County's 24-hour arrest log shows that 30-year-old Tyler William Stinnett was booked on Feb. 6, 2026, on multiple counts, including written threats to kill or do bodily injury and a false report of a bomb or explosion. According to the Volusia County arrest log, several entries cite statute 836.10, the written-threats provision, along with additional counts tied to threats targeting public servants.
Investigators Say Spoofed Texts Led Back to Suspect
Detectives say the threatening messages started in July 2025 and were eventually traced back to Stinnett after a months-long digital investigation. That probe uncovered similar messages sent from spoofed phone numbers to other DCF employees and to a judge. As reported by News4JAX, Volusia County detectives took Stinnett into custody in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, in February, and he was later extradited to Volusia County.
Charges, Custody and Sheriff’s Response
The State Attorney’s Office issued a capias charging Stinnett with written threats to kill, do bodily injury or to carry out a mass shooting or act of terrorism, and that capias was served on July 8 while he was already in custody, according to News4JAX. Flagler County set bond at $10,000 on its charge, but officials say Stinnett is being held without bond in the Volusia County jail. Sheriff Rick Staly told News4JAX, “We will relentlessly pursue anyone who threatens public servants,” adding that deputies put a high priority on cases involving threats against people tasked with protecting children.
Legal Implications
The Volusia booking records reference Florida statute 836.10 for written threats, a felony that can carry significant penalties if prosecutors move forward and secure a conviction. The case remains under investigation, and prosecutors have not yet announced a court filing schedule or upcoming hearing dates.
