James Maynard (Flagler County Sheriff’s Office).
A man from Maine was taken into custody for making threats of violence towards a stranger through Xbox’s online gaming platform. The messages he sent were riddled with typos, containing alarming statements like “I know we’re u live” and “u next person in line.” Along with these, he also stated intentions to burn the victim’s house down and harm their family, as per law enforcement officials.
The individual in question, James Maynard, aged 32 and residing in Pittsfield, was apprehended on April 25. He faces charges of making written or electronic threats to carry out acts of violence following a thorough investigation conducted by the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office, which spanned over two years.
The authorities initiated their probe after receiving reports of threats against a resident of Palm Coast in November 2022. Subsequently, they were able to trace these threats back to Maynard. At the time of the incidents, the victim was a minor, and Maynard allegedly used anonymous Xbox accounts to send intimidating messages to the juvenile, according to the police.
According to his charging affidavit, Maynard was “threatening to kill the victim, burn their house down, and make their parents disappear.” The victim told investigators they received similar threats in July 2022.
“The victim stated they had never met the suspect but had interacted with them through Xbox and Snapchat,” the sheriff’s office said in a press release Tuesday.
According to the affidavit, the victim reported hearing a speech impediment that Maynard had and said he “mentioned living with his mother.” It’s unclear whether the two of them met playing video games or through any other means. The victim said he communicated with Maynard on Snapchat, as well.
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“I know we’re u live next time u spread room your mom dad will be misser by the moring,” Maynard allegedly wrote in one of the typo-filled threats. ”
“Your falmy be misser if speard room agan burn house to ground,” another message said, according to police.
“U better shut trap u next person in line falmy that I kil,” Maynard allegedly added.
Authorities identified Maynard through investigative means in January 2025, with his arrest warrant being obtained on April 25. Maynard was arrested on the outstanding fugitive warrant and transported to the Kennebec County Correctional Facility in Augusta, Maine. He was scheduled to be extradited to Flagler County.
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