Facebook postings can be subject to criminal charges
Tuesday, September 18, 2012 by: SooToday.com Staff
OPP NEWS RELEASE
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A threat is a threat . . .
ELLIOT LAKE, ON – Police have concluded their investigating regarding a complaint of threatening via the social network Facebook.
On September 5, 2012, the victim attended the police station to report receiving threatening message through Facebook.
Through investigation police learned that the accused was known to the victim and both parties had engaged in a disagreement.
At which time, the accused sent several messages threatening to cause bodily harm to the victim
Charged with Utter Threat to Cause Death or Bodily Harm is Charlene Collins (30) of Elliot Lake.
Through the above investigation police learned that the victim felt intimidated by another party involved with the accused.
Police investigated, arrested and charged Richard Jason Grant St. Jacques (42) of Elliot Lake with the following:
• Intimidation – Watches or Besets (X2)
Both accused persons are scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on November 6, 2012.
The OPP would like to remind the community, what you post on Facebook can be subject to criminal charges.
Think before you post.
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To read today's OPP Beat report, click here.
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I'm In 9/18/2012 4:46:27 PM ReportFacebook the loser social media, governments should ban this instead of screwing hard working Canadians of wage and benefit freeze's
zardoz 9/18/2012 5:37:04 PM ReportAlways make death threats in person with no witness's
Prrrrrrr 9/18/2012 5:55:45 PM ReportI wouldn't be surprised or disappointed if that charge is throwing out of court...who is to say somebody else didn't get into the accused account and make threats or have a whole fight with the victim. That's the dark side of the internet...you can never be sure who you are actually in contact with, unless you are on webcam. There could be two victims...
JerryLundegard 9/18/2012 5:59:46 PM ReportTypical day of Facebook User
7:45...Morning all...Off to work! Have a great day!
9:30...smoke break!
2:15...uggggh..I hate my job!
4:05...Long day....I need a vacation
5:35....mmmm pork roast and yams...my hubby is useful for something
8:15..,.how can someone who says your their friend, talk about you like that!!! Sheesh
9:30...Time to hit the John...really you only rent the pork roast!LMAO
11:27...Not that bad of a day, off to bed! See ya all tommorow...
Facebook makes me sick! Nobody gives a **** about what someone does all day, and if you do, you need to get out more!
Tom_Bom 9/18/2012 8:30:43 PM ReportI'm glad personally that Cyber Bullying and threats online are being taken seriously by the authorities.
Even though people lose their inhibitions while online a bit and say things they wouldn't say normally, a threat is a threat. That's why we all have to be conscious of what we post online and practice mindfulness when confronted online. It's so easy to post something negative, but once its out there, its out there you know.
But Kudos to the authorities for taking this seriously.
JDW 9/18/2012 8:59:02 PM ReportI'm with you Jerry and company. Facebook and Txting is just ridiculous. Don't people know what freedom, privacy or aninimity is all about? Get a life.
Twin boys Mom 9/19/2012 8:23:12 AM ReportHAHA Jerry....sad, but oh so true.
Stevie-E 9/19/2012 8:47:30 AM ReportPeople, get with the program. Facebook is as only as good as the friends you keep. If you're worrying about cyberbullying, you may need to step back and take a look at your situation in life.
I use it for business primarily and feel that it's excellent for networking and capturing opportunities.
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