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Oklahoma man arrested for alleged bomb threat against Okaloosa for S.S. United States purchase

The investigation revealed the suspect never possessed bomb-making materials and had not visited Okaloosa County prior to making the online threat against county plans for the historic vessel.
The SS United States docks at the Modern American Recycling Services facility in Mobile on Monday. Environmental agencies will oversee the removal of non-metal items, wiring, and fuel from the ship before its deployment as an artificial reef. Photo credit: Okaloosa County

An Oklahoma man faces charges after allegedly making an online bomb threat related to Okaloosa County’s purchase and plans for the S.S. United States, authorities said Wednesday night.

  • Trey Everts Roots of Cherokee, Oklahoma, was arrested following an investigation that began March 28, 2025, according to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office.

Roots is charged with making a bomb threat and violating Oklahoma law by using a computer to commit the offense.

The Oklahoma District 26 District Attorney’s Council launched its investigation after being notified of the case findings by Okaloosa County officials. The Cherokee Police Department and Alfalfa Sheriff’s Office assisted with the investigation.

  • Investigators determined Roots did not possess materials for making a bomb and had never been in Okaloosa County, the sheriff’s office said.
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