A former NYPD officer residing in Florida, Rodolfo Mienert, was arrested on Monday for allegedly making a threatening social media post aimed at a Pinellas County commissioner. The commissioner had recently approved a proposal allowing a local mosque to expand.
Mienert, a 68-year-old from St. Petersburg, reportedly posted on Facebook, referring to Pinellas County Commissioner Brian Scott as a ‘Republican turncoat’ and suggested ‘off with his head’ following the commissioner’s support for the land-use change.
According to an affidavit obtained by Fox News Digital, Mienert used the alias “Rudy MineAllmine” to post the comment. His account profile featured Bugs Bunny holding a gun, with a bio expressing disdain for certain political views. The account also reposted Scott’s campaign video, advising against voting for him due to his mosque approval vote.
The Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office disclosed that the account’s IP address led detectives to Mienert, who admitted ownership of the account. He voiced his strong opinions on political matters, labeling Scott a ‘turncoat’ for his decision regarding the mosque.
Mienert recounted to detectives his attendance at an October 27 County Commission meeting, where he participated in discussions on the mosque issue. He expressed concerns that the mosque’s expansion would harm the environment and increase traffic congestion.
On November 2, 2026, Mienert was taken into custody with a charge of one felony count for issuing a written or electronic threat to kill. This violation carries a potential 15-year prison sentence in Florida.
Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri emphasized the seriousness of threats connected to political decisions, stating that such actions are unacceptable and will be prosecuted vigorously.
Mienert, who served 22 years with the NYPD before retiring as a sergeant, is currently booked in the Pinellas County Jail, as verified by Fox News Digital. His court appearance is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon.