A Stetson University student was arrested after posting a threat to the White House on social media.

On January 21, 2022, the DeLand Police Department was alerted by Stetson University regarding a concerning social media post made by one of their students, Brian Ghalili. The DeLand Police Department immediately alerted all relevant jurisdictions including local, state, and federal authorities of the threat. DeLand PD attempted to locate Ghalili at his dorm but were met with negative results. The student was quickly located and taken into custody by members of the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force, Volusia Sheriff’s Office, and the Daytona Beach Shores Department of Public Safety at his parent’s condominium in Daytona Beach Shores.

Ghalili was charged with Threat to Discharge a Destructive Device (F.S. 790.162) which is a felony.  He is being held at the Volusia County Branch Jail with no bond.