# 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.
- Title: Grand Forks man charged after death threats and ambush plan
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/16/grand-forks-man-charged-with-terrorizing-after-text-threats-alleged-ambush-plan
- Published: 2026-09-16T15:22:52.4+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Specific threats combined with detailed plans to harm someone can result in serious criminal charges, even without physical contact.