Man Arrested After Threatening Florida Sheriff’s Helicopter Crew
The man reportedly threatened the crew by repeatedly screaming, “The devil is is going to kill you, and I am going to help.”
A man who was previously arrested for threatening to shoot down a Volusia County, Florida, Sheriff’s helicopter was arrested again after lurking around the hangar and uttering disturbing statements to the crew.
The threats and statements made this time, however, were a step further than the large sign and vulgar language he has used before, records showed. Over the weekend 59-year-old Robert Moni was charged with three counts of aggravated stalking of the Air One crew of the Volusia County Sheriff's Office (VCSO), CBS 12 reports.
“The devil is is going to kill you, and I am going to help,” Moni reportedly said.
While making this strange threat, Moni was repeatedly screaming at crewmembers Sunday, accusing them of being evil and giving him concussions when they fly over his home, which is close by to the hangar, according to the affidavit.
In 2018, Moni was arrested after threatening to shoot down the helicopter with lasers and gunfire. Typically, when crewmembers encounter him, Moni keeps his distance and has a large sign claiming Volusia County Sheriff Michael Chitwood is a sinner, records said.
More Vehicle Ops
Tenhold Introduces Suppressor Gun Rack System
Tenhold, formerly Jotto Desk, provides next-generation vehicle systems for law enforcement and public safety and recently debuted its Suppressor Lock Head for its Weapon Mounting system.
Read More →
Ram Debuts Pursuit-Capable 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle
The 2027 Ram 2500 Emergency Response Vehicle is the first and only ¾-ton truck to complete the Michigan State Police vehicle trials, and Ram said it delivered outstanding performance in testing scenarios designed to replicate extreme real-world duty.
Read More →
How Smart Fleet Technology Is Transforming Police Operations
Police agencies are leveraging fleet data to reduce collisions, improve officer safety, control maintenance costs, and strengthen public accountability. This ebook explores how modern telematics and fleet management technology are helping departments operate more efficiently while maximizing taxpayer resources.
Read More →
Emergency Vehicle Upfitter LEHR Opens New Facility in New Jersey
LEHR’s new centralized upfitting facility in New Jersey consolidates operations to deliver faster turnaround times and enhanced fleet capacity for law enforcement agencies across the Northeast.
Read More →
North Carolina Sheriff’s Office Improves Fueling Reliability & Operational Control
The Madison County Sheriff’s Office overcame fuel management and accounting challenges by turning to RoadFlex to improve fueling reliability, visibility, and administrative control.
Read More →
Emergency Vehicle Upfitter LEHR Expands National Footprint with New 40,000-Square-Foot Facility in Houston
LEHR has opened a 40,000-square-foot Defender Supply upfitting facility in Houston, Texas. It is expected to upfit thousands of public safety vehicles each year.
Read More →
How to Pick Your High-Risk Stop Location for Tactical Advantage
Hear veteran trainer Mike Willis, of the United States Deputy Sheriff’s Association, explain several considerations that can help you wisely pick your best spot to initiate high-risk or felony traffic stops.
Read More →
Coffee Break with Police Experts: Using Your Patrol Vehicle for Cover
In this video, hear from Dustin Mowery, a product specialist at Team Wendy, as he discusses how to best use a patrol vehicle for cover.
Read More →
Ford Celebrates 75 Years of Making Patrol Vehicles
From 1950 to 2025, Ford has produced many of America’s most iconic law enforcement cars, SUVs, and trucks. POLICE Magazine takes you through the history of Ford’s police vehicles.
Read More →
Using Patrol Vehicles for Cover
While a patrol vehicle offers some cover protection when taking fire, remain mobile and don’t stick to one piece of cover indefinitely. Dustin Mowery, of Team Wendy, shares what he teaches about using vehicles as cover.
Read More →