A 29-year-old Florida woman has been arrested after allegedly making a bomb threat to the University of Central Florida during a drunken phone call. She admitted to being intoxicated and claimed the threat was meant as a joke, but now faces felony charges.
Kristin Galli, 29, called the University of Central Florida’s Student Care Services on May 22, 2025, and stated, “I’m gonna f—ing blow you guys up” before hanging up. University staff attempted to call the number back and later identified Galli through voicemail and university records. At the same time, she sent over 200 incoherent messages and selfies to a University of Central Florida professor from the same phone number.
Authorities contacted Galli the following day. She admitted to making the call while drunk, stating that she was angry and thought the threat would be funny. According to law enforcement, she showed no understanding of the severity of her actions. Her behavior caused concern for both faculty and law enforcement, prompting immediate investigation.
Galli was charged with falsely reporting a bomb threat on state property and unlawful use of a two-way communication device. She was booked into Orange County Jail and later released on bond. Her next court date is set for August 21, 2025.
Law enforcement emphasized that even perceived jokes or drunken rants are taken seriously when involving threats to public institutions. No explosives were found, but authorities confirmed the university treated the threat as credible until proven otherwise.
Photos of Galli at the time of her arrest showed her with smeared makeup and green-streaked hair. Several reports compared her appearance to that of a comic book villain, reflecting a broader concern over mental health and substance abuse issues contributing to erratic behavior.
Officials urged the public to remain vigilant and report any similar threats immediately. Universities nationwide have increased sensitivity to any security threats, especially in the wake of rising campus violence and public safety concerns.
