From Valleynewslive · · 1m 10s
Grand Forks man charged after death threats and ambush plan
A 60-year-old North Dakota man faces felony charges for sending threatening texts and describing how he'd attack his victim.
In brief
A 60-year-old North Dakota man faces felony charges for sending threatening texts and describing how he'd attack his victim. Specific threats combined with detailed plans to harm someone can result in serious criminal charges, even without physical contact. Originally reported by Valleynewslive.
Man arrested for threatening texts
Police responded to a menacing call on September 13 when a victim reported receiving threatening text messages from 60-year-old Scott McGreevy.
Texts included specific threats
McGreevy wrote "I have a very special piece of amo with your name on it" and "Don't forget that we know where you work and when you return home."
“I have a very special piece of amo with your name on it.”
He described killing the victim
When police contacted McGreevy at his home, he told an officer "I will kill him" and said he would "put a bullet through his brain."
“I will kill him”
McGreevy outlined an ambush
Police documents state McGreevy confirmed sending the texts and described a detailed plan to ambush and attack the victim.
Felony charge filed
McGreevy was arrested and charged with felony terrorizing of an adult victim based on the threats and ambush plan.
In short
Specific threats combined with detailed plans to harm someone can result in serious criminal charges, even without physical contact.
