Brandie Covington, Rockledge Mom, Arrested After Threatening to Blow Up Daughter’s School Over ‘Stupid’ Lunch Policy [PHOTOS]

A Florida mother, angry over her daughter’s high school lunch policy, has been arrested after allegedly threatening to blow up and burn down the school during a heated phone call with staff.

Brandie Christine Covington (40) of Rockledge, Brevard County, was taken into custody on Tuesday, October 21, after reportedly calling Rockledge High School to express outrage that her teenage daughter’s boyfriend was denied a school-provided lunch due to insufficient funds in his meal account.

According to Florida Today, Covington phoned the school cafeteria around 10:50 a.m., where she allegedly told an employee she was “going to blow the school up.” When the cafeteria worker tried to explain the school’s procedure for students with low lunch balances, Covington reportedly cut her off, shouting and using profanity.

The employee attempted to calm her down, but Covington allegedly escalated, threatening to “burn the school down” and to “blow that f—ing school up.”

Moments later, Covington reportedly called the vice principal, who tried to explain that he could not discuss the matter because she was not the student’s legal guardian. Once again, Covington allegedly responded with anger and profanity, repeating her threats before hanging up.

Brandie Covington, Rockledge Mom, Arrested After Threatening to Blow Up Daughter’s School Over ‘Stupid’ Lunch Policy

Both phone calls were reported to the school resource officer, who then contacted the Rockledge Police Department. Officers arrived at Covington’s home shortly after and took her into custody.

Court documents state that Covington made multiple violent threats, including one where she allegedly said, “I’ll be over there to blow that f—ing school up.” When questioned by police, Covington admitted being upset but denied making any threats, claiming she was frustrated because a school employee had promised to return her call the previous week and never did. She reportedly changed her story after being informed that her phone calls had been recorded.

Covington was charged with threatening to discharge a destructive device, a second-degree felony, and booked into the Brevard County Jail. She was later released on Thursday on a $75,000 bond, according to WKMG News 6.

Under Florida law, making such a threat carries a maximum penalty of up to 15 years in prison and fines of up to $10,000.

Authorities say Covington’s case serves as a reminder that threats against schools are treated with utmost seriousness, regardless of the circumstances behind them.