Social media tip leads to arrest of former patrolman that menaced 37 police officers and Pres. Obama

[TexasTowelie]

PRESCOTT – Nevada County’s Fairgrounds looked like a law enforcement convention Monday, Oct. 26.

According to a release from the Nevada County Sheriff’s Office, a social media tip led to the arrest of 55-year-old John (William) Vickers of Prescott, who was charged with terroristic threatening in the first degree. The release states threats were made on social media towards police officers. Because the threats were made using social media, the Arkansas State Police were contacted. The ASP activated its tactical unit and responded to the scene. Vickers was arrested at his home without incident.

The arrest was a multi-agency effort with the NCSO, Prescott Police Department, ASP, ASP’s criminal investigation division and federal officers.

http://www.hopeprescott.com/social-media-tip-leads-to-arrest/

Different article from the Texarkana Gazette:

Former patrolman accused of online remarks that menaced police, president

A retired Arkansas Highway Police officer was arrested Monday after Nevada County authorities received information he threatened the lives of 37 law enforcement officers...

http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/2015/10/29/threats-lead-to-arrest-of-retired-office-972996.php

Another article is at http://www.fox10tv.com/story/30355392/swar-man-accused-of-making-threats-towards-police .

Finally, his Facebook Page has a graphic of the Confederate flag in the shape of Arkansas.

[riversedge]

1. Well, I would think a police officer would be smarter--but NOT.

[CentralMass]

2. Hmmm..