Overview
- Naples police say an email arrived before 1 a.m. Thursday and officers confirmed the Scott family was safe after making contact.
- Out of precaution, officers conducted a security sweep of the Naples residence and reported no issues, with an investigation underway.
- Scott said he was not at home during the incident and publicly thanked responding officers in a Facebook post.
- A department spokesperson called the email an “obvious threat” and said its wording resembled a 2023 swatting that targeted the same address.
- Scott renewed his push for his Preserving Safe Communities by Ending Swatting Act, which seeks tougher penalties, including up to life in cases where a death results.