PORTSMOUTH, Va. (WAVY) — Portsmouth Police charged a man they say made several concerning threats online.
On Saturday, Dec. 17, police arrested 41-year-old Torrey L. Sutton and charged him with communicating a threat in writing, a Class 5 Felony.
Investigators said they received several calls and tips about the online threats, which included references to two mass shootings and a photo of three firearms.
Sutton’s concealed carry permit was seized after a Petition for Emergency Substantial Risk Order was filed.
He is currently being held without bond at the Portsmouth City Jail.