Overview

• Shannon Depararro Atkins, a West Palm Beach resident, was arrested Friday night following an FBI tip about threats made on Facebook targeting President Donald Trump.
• Atkins allegedly posted statements such as 'America needs one good bullet to be saved' and referenced historical assassinations, which police described as 'disturbing.'
• During the arrest, Atkins was found in possession of cocaine and now faces state charges for drug possession and making written threats to kill or harm, a second-degree felony.
• Atkins admitted to writing the posts but claimed they were jokes; authorities stressed that such threats are taken seriously, especially in today's political climate.
• The Secret Service and FBI are involved in the investigation, with federal charges still under consideration.