The man who was placed in custody for allegedly threatening to harm schools while attempting to cross the Canadian border has been released by authorities, according to Orange County Sheriff's Office.

  • Jesus Kong was caught trying to cross Canadian border
  • For some reason, he was released and allowed to enter Canada
  • He made threats via social media about harming various Orange County Schools

Jesus Kong, also known as Jessie Calix, was detained and questioned at the border over the weekend, but was later released, stated the Orange County Sheriff's Office. 

"He was ultimately allowed to enter Canada. We will continue to work with our Federal partners regarding this incident," Jeff Williamson, public information officer for the Orange County Sheriff's Office stated in a press release. 

The press release did not say why Kong was allowed to be let go or who questioned him.

The 23-year-old suspect who allegedly made threats on social media to shoot up and even blow up schools in Orange County appeared to be in some form of distress as he was attempting to cross over into Canada, the Orange County Sheriff’s Office Intelligence Unit stated.

He was detained on a warrant from another state, but not Florida. After being questioned, he was allowed to enter Canada.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said Kong made threats to do harm at Boone, Edgewater and Colonial high schools, as well as Liberty Middle School.

Kong, according to investigators, made the social media posts threatening to shoot up the schools or plant a pipe bomb on August 18th.

There were stepped up patrols last week at the schools and there were no incidents.

Kong is known as a transient and has a history of law enforcement encounters.

News 13 is checking with the sheriff’s office to see if Kong will be extradited back to Orange County.