Wisconsin woman arrested for alleged threats towards Waupun prison employees
DODGE COUNTY, Wis. (WFRV) – A 32-year-old Wisconsin woman was arrested on Monday, stemming from investigations into threats made to Waupun Correctional Institution employees.
The Dodge County Sheriff's Office reported that it had been investigating the threats made to other people at the institution as well. The release said numerous victims received hundreds of threatening and harassing calls, texts and/or emails.
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The threats were disruptive of the prison's operations, as law enforcement had to increase its presence near victims' homes.
On Monday, the Dodge County Sheriff's Office and multiple Milwaukee Police Department units performed a search warrant on a Milwaukee residence. Detectives found devices that provided evidence of the alleged threats.
32-year-old Trina Brown of Milwaukee was arrested, with multiple counts of the following charges requested:
Stalking
Terroristic Threats
Unlawful Use of a Telephone
Unlawful Use of a Computerized Communication System
Bail Jumping
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Any charges will be through the Dodge County District Attorney's Office.
No additional details were provided.
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