Man Arrested for Threatening Tamarac Medical Clinic Over Records

Saul Vargas allegedly made bomb and shooting threats to clinic staff over inability to obtain parents' medical records.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 8:51pm

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A 49-year-old Deerfield Beach man named Saul Vargas was arrested by the Broward Sheriff's Office after he allegedly made threats to bomb, shoot, and "release a hound of demons" on workers at a medical clinic in Tamarac, Florida over his inability to obtain his parents' health records.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the growing tensions around patient privacy and medical record access, as well as the risks of escalating conflicts over seemingly routine administrative issues. The threats also raise concerns about gun violence and the need for healthcare facilities to have robust security protocols.

The details

According to the arrest report, Vargas made the threats in a 4-minute, 36-second recorded call to a worker at the Las Mercedes Medical Center's call center in Virginia Gardens. Vargas said he was "very frustrated" about failed attempts to get the records, and the situation escalated from there. He allegedly told the worker, "I want to excuse myself before I release a hound of demons on you. I don't want this to happen, the same thing that happened last time. I'm trying my best to (be) patient with your organization but I'm about to go over there and blow up the place. I need a copy of my mother's medical records." Vargas also allegedly said, "If I get into any issues, I'm liable to shoot this place up." A Tamarac clinic worker called the Broward Sheriff's Office after Vargas showed up and sat in the front lobby just before noon on Wednesday. Vargas was arrested on a charge of making a threat to discharge a destructive device and admitted to owning guns.

  • On Wednesday, March 12, 2026, Vargas allegedly made the threats in a recorded call.
  • Just before noon on Wednesday, March 12, 2026, Vargas showed up at the Tamarac medical clinic.

The players

Saul Vargas

A 49-year-old Deerfield Beach resident who was arrested for allegedly making threats against a Tamarac medical clinic over his inability to obtain his parents' medical records.

Las Mercedes Medical Center

A medical clinic located in Tamarac, Florida where the alleged threats were made.

Broward Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that arrested Vargas on charges of making a threat to discharge a destructive device.

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What they’re saying

“I want to excuse myself before I release a hound of demons on you. I don't want this to happen, the same thing that happened last time. I'm trying my best to (be) patient with your organization but I'm about to go over there and blow up the place. I need a copy of my mother's medical records.”

— Saul Vargas

“If I get into any issues, I'm liable to shoot this place up.”

— Saul Vargas

What’s next

Vargas is being held on a $25,000 bond and the Broward Sheriff's Office will continue investigating the threats.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for healthcare facilities to have robust security protocols and de-escalation training to handle volatile situations involving patient records and access. It also highlights the broader societal challenge of addressing mental health issues and conflict resolution to prevent such threats from escalating.