News4Jax has confirmed the ISIS list of 100 targeted soldiers included some residents in Florida.
As we reported, on Saturday ISIS posted a list of 100 soldiers on a website that included their pictures, addresses and names. ISIS then told their supporters and sympathizers in the US to find them and behead them.The list included names of people who were involved in attacks on ISIS in the Middle East and beyond. Some of those soldiers listed live in St. Johns, Clay and Flagler counties.
Police in Florida have been warning those current and ex-military personnel as well as members of their families.
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Per News4Jax, Flagler County Sheriff James Manfre said he was advised by the FBI one of those being threatened lived in his county.
He says he is not taking any ISIS threats lightly:
It’s extra patrols. It’s an awareness by our deputies of the family and the threat and we will continue to monitor all of the information provided to us through the FBI.
Manfre also commented that the military member on the list in Flagler County had since moved but they alerted their family members who still live in the county.
He said:
We made contact with them, made sure that they felt safe through our safety net which they told us they did. At this point we do not believe it’s a credible threat to that military person or his family.
Manfre does not view the threats as being legitimate but says local law enforcement and the federal government are still being vigilant.
He also wants the public to know ISIS is trying to develop homegrown terrorists on American soil.Manfre continued to say:
I mean this is startling information to have and obviously they are concerned about their loved ones but again, we do not see it as a credible threat. We do not want to allow ISIS to spread terror in our community, yet we were going to make sure that we remain vigilant and let them understand that you fight one of us, you fight all of us.
The sheriff also said if you know anything about someone acting suspicious and you fear they may have some sympathy towards ISIS you can call the police and remain anonymous.
You can also call CrimeStoppers of Northeast Florida at: 1-888-277-TIP.