FLORIDA — Gulf County Sheriff Mike Harrison announced the arrest of Robert Paul Alexander Edwards (, 33, of Mexico Beach, FL. Edwards was arrested and charged with violating Florida State Statute 836.10 – Written threat to kill or do bodily injury.
The investigation began today after staff at Port St. Joe Elementary School contacted the
School Resource Deputy about a “disturbing” picture drawn on a student’s homework
assignment. The drawing depicted a school house on fire, a person running from the school
on fire and several others standing in a line being shot by an individual. The image included
two people on the ground in what appeared to be a pool of blood.
The words, “Pew, Pew, Pew,” were written next to the person with the gun. Through the course of the investigation, police say it was determined Edwards drew the image.
“Our country has been affected one too many times with horrific school tragedies. We take
matters like this very seriously.” said Sheriff Harrison. The Sheriff and officials with Gulf
District Schools have worked together on this matter. Edwards was interviewed by
Investigators. Although the actions in the drawing were taken seriously, there is no reason
to believe that Edwards was going to carry out the threat.
