Pembroke Park Town Manager Fears for His Life After Alleged Call with Mayor

Allegations of Threats and Fear

• 🚨 Pembroke Park Town Manager David Lynch claims he fears for his life following an alleged five-minute phone call with Mayor Geoffrey Jacobs.
• 🗣️ Lynch reported that Mayor Jacobs was yelling, accused him of lying, and stated Lynch would be responsible for "getting people shot."
• ⚠️ The mayor allegedly threatened to fire Lynch and indicated that "no one was safe," before stating, "Someone is going to die."

Investigation into Mayor's Residence

• 🏠 The alleged call occurred minutes after Local 10 News showed up at a home owned by Mayor Jacobs over 100 miles away in Fort Pierce.
• 🏡 A previous Local 10 News investigation questioned the mayor's use of tax breaks, including a homestead exemption, on the Fort Pierce property, which is not his primary residence.
• 🗳️ To serve as mayor, Jacobs must be a registered voter in Broward County and live in the district he was elected to represent in Pembroke Park.

Accusations and Whistleblower Status

• 📰 According to the police report, Mayor Jacobs believed Lynch tipped off Local 10 News about the investigation into his residence.
• 🔫 Lynch expressed concern due to the mayor's frequent references to owning several firearms.
• ⚖️ David Lynch is now seeking whistleblower protection under the law and has hired an attorney.

Mayor's History and Current Situation

• 📜 Mayor Jacobs has a documented history of controversy, with a previous independent investigation citing threatening, humiliating, and intimidating behavior, contributing to a hostile work environment.
• 📉 Following the investigation into his residence, several town commissioners have indicated they want Mayor Jacobs removed from office.
• 🔍 The Pembroke Park Police Department has forwarded Lynch's allegations to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
• 🔇 Mayor Jeffrey Jacobs has not responded to multiple requests for comment.