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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 14, 2026Miami-Dade

Key West police arrest Indiana man for threatening to bomb Trumbo Point Naval Base

A 41-year-old Indiana man was arrested and charged with threatening to detonate a destructive device after claiming he had C-4 explosives at a Key West naval base. The suspect, Jonathon David Mathews, allegedly made the threat to a guard after being denied entry to the base and later told police he was testing base security response.

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Why It Matters

The incident resulted in a felony charge and serves as a reminder that law enforcement treats all threats against military installations as credible, regardless of intent.

Key Facts

  • Jonathon David Mathews, 41, was arrested for threatening to detonate a destructive device.
  • The threat was made at Trumbo Point Naval Base in Key West at approximately 6:30 p.m. on Thursday.
  • Mathews claimed to have C-4 explosives after being denied entry to the base.
  • Police located Mathews at a shopping center 30 minutes after the threat was reported.
  • A search of the suspect's vehicle and hotel room yielded a diving knife but no explosives.
  • Mathews admitted to police that he made the statement to test the base's security response.
  • The Key West Police Department stated that all threats against military facilities are treated as credible.
  • Mathews is being held without a set bond as of Friday afternoon.
  • A court appearance is scheduled for September 4.

Who's Mentioned

organizationKey West Police Department“The law enforcement agency that arrested the suspect.”locationTrumbo Point Naval Base“The military facility targeted by the threat.”personJonathon David Mathews“The suspect arrested for making the threat.”