Man Arrested for Threatening To Shoot Workers, Calling Them ‘Illegals’

ALACHUA – A 55-year-old Alachua man, Jody Allen Meyer, was arrested on Thursday, June 13, 2024, after allegedly threatening to shoot workers at a neighboring property.

At about 8:40 a.m. an Alachua Police Department (APD) officer responded to the area of Northwest 133^rd Terrace and Northwest 153^rd Place in Alachua after a call was received about a possible assault.

According to the caller, several workers were confronted by Meyer, who was on his own property approximately 30 feet away. One worker reported that Meyer called them “illegals” and told them to return to their own country. The worker further stated that Meyer threatened to get a gun and shoot him, making a gun shape with his hand and saying, "Bang! Bang!" before rushing inside his house.

Fearing that Meyer was retrieving a gun, the worker retreated and contacted his boss, who then called law enforcement. Post Miranda, Meyer reportedly admitted that he had argued with a group of workers and called them “illegals,” but he denied making any threats.

Despite his denial, several workers provided sworn statements corroborating the initial worker’s account.

Meyer has been charged with simple assault. He has no criminal history.

He was released on his own recognizance by Judge Susan Miller-Jones.

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