Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 6, 2026 —

Three individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of threats directed at a judge, a witness, and local officials involved in the ongoing investigation into the death of Nolan Wells. Wells, an 18-year-old Black male, was discovered deceased following a boat trip to an island off the Mississippi coast on July Fourth.

The threats emerged during a period of heightened public attention and speculation surrounding the circumstances of Wells’ death and the subsequent investigation. Details regarding the specific nature of the threats and the individuals involved have been released as part of the charges filed.

According to reports, one of the defendants is alleged to have made death threats. Another individual has been charged with placing bomb threats at local government offices. The third defendant is accused of sending a threatening message to a judge through the social media platform Facebook.

The investigation into Nolan Wells’ death remains a focal point, with the recent charges highlighting the sensitive environment surrounding the case. Further details concerning the investigation and the legal proceedings against the three charged individuals are expected to emerge.



Story summarized from the original created by AP via Scripps News Group on www.tampabay28.com, see more information here.

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