Florida Sheriff's Ominous Warning to Rioters: 'Kill You Graveyard Dead'
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Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey had an ominous warning to violent protesters and rioters ahead of Saturday's "No Kings" rallies against President Donald Trump's immigration policies.
Ivey said in part at a Thursday press conference, "If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains at. Because we will kill you, graveyard dead. We're not going to play."
🚨 'WE WILL K*LL YOU!': Florida sheriff has a message for would-be leftist rioters. NOT IN FLORIDA.
"If you throw a brick, a firebomb, or point a gun at one of our deputies, we will be notifying your family where to collect your remains at. Because we will K*LL you, graveyard… pic.twitter.com/rmpqCS9L2F — Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 12, 2025
Why It Matters
Protests against the president's policies kicked into high gear over the weekend, when ICE raided several neighborhoods in Los Angeles with high immigrant populations and labor-intensive industries. The raids sparked ongoing anti-ICE demonstrations across the city and, while most of them have been peaceful, some have devolved into violence, with demonstrators throwing water bottles, Molotov cocktails, cement and other materials at law enforcement.
Activists are coordinating a protest on June 14, targeting a military-style parade planned by the Trump administration on Flag Day, which coincides with the president's birthday.
The "No Kings" group, which is organizing the protest, is recruiting volunteers online and working with local chapters in more than 30 states with over 100 other organizations.
What To Know
The Republican sheriff also said, "If you spit on us, you're going to the hospital, then jail. If you hit one of us, you're going to the hospital, and jail — and most likely get bitten by one of our big, beautiful dogs we have here."
"If you try to mob rule a car in Brevard County — gather around it, refusing to let the driver leave? In our county, you're most likely going to get run over and dragged across the street."
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, a Republican, backed Ivey's stance, which followed remarks by GOP Governor Ron DeSantis, who recently suggested that drivers could run over protesters if they felt the need to flee for safety.
"You don't need to sit there and wait while people smash your window and damage your vehicle and put your family in jeopardy. You drive. Just drive," Uthmeier said at the press conference.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey poses for a photo at an NRA sign with Saint, his 19-month-old Bloodhound, at the 2025 NRA Convention at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA on April 26,...
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey poses for a photo at an NRA sign with Saint, his 19-month-old Bloodhound, at the 2025 NRA Convention at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, GA on April 26, 2025. More
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Uthmeier added that the state is taking steps to protect ICE agents by penalizing individuals who publish their personal information, or "doxx" them.
In Los Angeles, since the start of the protests against ICE raids on Friday, nearly 400 people have been arrested or detained. A majority of these arrests occurred on Monday.
The Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) reported that over 80 people were arrested in connection with protests on Wednesday. The majority of these arrests were for failure to disperse.
Hundreds of protesters have been arrested, many detained and then released, across multiple cities, including New York, San Francisco, Chicago, Denver, Seattle and Spokane, Washington
What Happens Next
There are mass protests planned across the country for June 14, the same day as President Donald Trump and the Army's birthday parade through Washington, D.C.
This is a breaking news story. Updates to follow.
Update: 6/12/25, 3:40 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information and remarks.
Update: 6/12/25, 3:55 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information and remarks.
Update: 6/12/25, 4:10 p.m. ET: This article was updated with new information and remarks.
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