Allison Jeanne Albro Booked After Threatening to Shoot Trump at Daytona Beach Rally
The 21-year-old woman faces two charges after her social media post prompted an investigation by the Volusia County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Secret Service.
By Austin Reed ·
Allison Jeanne Albro was booked into the Volusia County Jail at 1:01 a.m. Friday, marking the start of her detention after she allegedly threatened to shoot President Donald Trump during his upcoming visit to Daytona Beach. The 21-year-old woman now faces two specific charges for her actions, which were detected on social media the previous night.
Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood announced the investigation on social media Friday. He stated that the sheriff's office's Domestic Security Unit and the U.S. Secret Service examined Albro's activity following her post on Thursday night. Jail records indicate that no bond was set for either charge at the time of her booking. As of Friday afternoon, Albro remained behind bars without a scheduled release.
The charges against Albro include one count for written threats to kill or do bodily harm and one count for using a two-way communication device to commit a felony. Chitwood shared a screenshot of the alleged post, which showed a photograph of Albro alongside a message. In the text, she indicated a plan to attend the rally and shoot the president with a Glock handgun.
Investigators contacted Albro after identifying the threat. She claimed the post was intended as a joke and denied owning a firearm. Chitwood noted that Albro stated she did not have access to a Glock or any other weapon. He reported that she told officials she would never hurt anyone.
Chitwood issued a warning to others considering similar online statements, even if they believe the remarks are humorous. He wrote that he would strongly advise anyone else thinking of posting a 'joke' along these lines to think twice. The sheriff emphasized that his agency is coordinating with federal law enforcement ahead of Trump's visit to Daytona Beach. He said the Volusia County Sheriff's Office continues to work with the Secret Service, FBI, and other partners to ensure the event is safe for attendees and the community.
The presidential visit to Daytona Beach is scheduled for the near future, prompting the heightened security measures. Albro's case remains active in the local courts as the investigation concludes its initial phases.
