Hurricane woman arrested for allegedly threatening local political figure
The woman made a threat on Instagram, police said.
(Hurricane City Police Department) A Hurricane woman faces charges after police say she threatened to kill an unnamed local political figure on social media.
A woman in southern Utah is facing charges after police say she threatened to kill an unnamed local political figure on social media.
The 22-year-old Hurricane woman was arrested Thursday and faces a charge of threatening assault on an elected official.
According to court documents, the Hurricane Police Department was notified Wednesday by the Statewide Information and Analysis Center that the FBI had received a tip from Instagram concerning the post.
The post included a photo or video of the political figure with the statement, “I WILL KILL YOU WITH A GUN.” Investigators added that the woman also posted a statement referring to ending the political figures’ “mortality.”
The political figure that Barton was targeting is not being released by officials.
Read more at fox13now.com.
For over 150 years, The Salt Lake Tribune has been Utah’s independent news source. Our reporters work tirelessly to uncover the stories that matter most to Utahns, from unraveling the complexities of court rulings to allowing tax payers to see where and how their hard earned dollars are being spent. This critical work wouldn’t be possible without people like you—individuals who understand the importance of local, independent journalism. As a nonprofit newsroom, every subscription and every donation fuels our mission, supporting the in-depth reporting that shines a light on the is sues shaping Utah today.
You can help power this work.
Donate to the newsroom now. The Salt Lake Tribune, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) public charity and contributions are tax deductible