TAMPA — A St. Petersburg man is facing a federal charge after investigators say he made threats involving an explosive device following a recent incident at MacDill Air Force Base.
According to a federal criminal complaint filed in the Middle District of Florida, Jonathan James Elder is charged with making a threat by means of fire or an explosive, in violation of federal law.
The charge stems from events that began on March 16, 2026, when law enforcement responded to a suspicious package outside the Visitor Control Center at MacDill Air Force Base. Authorities determined the package contained possible energetic materials, prompting a large response and the closure of roadways and the base’s main entrance for several hours…