Plant City Man Found Guilty Of Transmitting Threat Against Brandon High School On Social Media

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that a federal jury has found Janye B. Evans (19, Plant City) guilty of interstate transmission of a threat. Evans faces a maximum penalty of five years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing is scheduled for January 2026. 

According to evidence presented at trial, in June 2024, law enforcement became aware of a social media posting by a man who was pictured in front of a school, and included a caption, “Ill go back to school and kill everybody.” The man also posted a photo of himself pointing a firearm at the camera. Investigators determined that the post was made by Evans, the school was Brandon High School, and Evans was a former student who had recently withdrawn from the school. 

This case was investigated by the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office. It is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Maria Guzman.

NOTE: This matter occurred on a previous date but not published at that time due to government shutdown. Press release posted and made available following the return to normal operations.