Sanford Police Investigators have arrested Timothy A. Thomas in connection with online threats to shoot up a school.
On March 8, 2025, Sanford Police Department was notified of an anonymous tip line submission regarding a video of an unknown male threatening to shoot up Seminole High School. The video pictured the subject with multiple guns, vests, and other items of concern. Upon receiving the information, Sanford Investigators and other law enforcement partners immediately began working to ascertain the identity of the unknown male in the video.
On March 9, 2025, Timothy A. Thomas (D.O.B. 3/18/2007), a student currently enrolled in Elevation High School, was positively identified as the subject making threats in the video. Thomas was located at his residence and taken into custody without incident. Thomas is charged with Intimidation Written/Electronic Threat of Mass Shooting/Terrorism Act.
Regarding the incident, Chief Cecil Smith stated “The swift identification and arrest of Thomas is the direct result of the immediate collaboration and dedication of multiple local and federal agencies and organizations.”
This fast action and team work most likely prevented a tragedy and saved multiple lives. We are thankful for the assistance of the Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Gang and Habitual Offender Suppression Team (GHOST) and Crime Analyst Unit, Homeland Security Investigations, Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Seminole County Public Schools.”
Superintendent Serita Beamon added “I am so thankful for the collaborative work and relentless dedication of all the agencies involved in bringing this incident to a conclusion. The safety of our students and staff is our highest priority, and we will continue to take any potential threat seriously, and act quickly.”
Investigators are asking anyone with additional information about this incident to please contact the Sanford Police Department or Crimeline at 800 423- TIPS (8477) or visit www.crimeline.org. Calls made to Crimeline remain anonymous.
