Washington man sentenced for 20 ‘swatting’ calls of false threats in US, Canada ...Middle East

News channel - News

TACOMA, Wash. (AP) — A Washington state man who made 20 false reports of bombs and shootings around the U.S. and in Canada, prompting real emergency responses, has been sentenced to three years in prison, U.S. authorities said. Ashton Connor Garcia, 21, of Bremerton, was sentenced in U.S. District Court in Tacoma on Tuesday, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Western District of Washington. Garcia pleaded guilty in January to two counts of extortion and two counts of threats and hoaxes regarding explosives. As part of his plea deal, Garcia admitted he intended the calls to cause the deployment of SWAT teams, bomb squads and other law enforcement to the targeted l

Hence then, the article about washington man sentenced for 20 swatting calls of false threats in us canada was published today ( Thursday 06/06/2024 - 02:28 AM ) and is available on News channel ( Middle East ) The editorial team at PressBee has edited and verified it, and it may have been modified, fully republished, or quoted. You can read and follow the updates of this news or article from its original source.

Read More Details
Finally We wish PressBee provided you with enough information of ( Washington man sentenced for 20 ‘swatting’ calls of false threats in US, Canada )

Last updated : 06 June 2024 clock 02:28 AM

Also on site :

Washington man sentenced for 20 ‘swatting’ calls of false threats in US, Canada ...Middle East

Analysis: Walsall's winter wobble rumble on after Accrington stalemate

Shrewsbury Town player ratings vs MK Dons: Eight 5s as Salop thrashed

Apple will reportedly unveil its Gemini-powered Siri assistant in February

Santa Anita consensus picks for Sunday, January 25, 2026

Al-Bunyan: Nearly 200 foreign investment applications flood Saudi public and university education

Mass. school closures for Jan. 26

‘The Gallerist’ Review: Natalie Portman and Jenna Ortega Flail Their Way Through a Clunky Art-World Satire

Alexander Skarsgård Champions Stellan’s Oscar Nomination, Gives Uproarious Speech About His Lack of Awards Attention at Variety Sundance Cover Party

Victoria Beckham puts on brave face as Spice Girls reunite at Emma Bunton’s 50th birthday party days after Brooklyn bashed family

Some Republicans express concern over the tactics used in Minnesota and urge shooting investigation

Suspect told Democratic congressman, ‘We’re going to deport your kind’ before punching him in the face at Sundance, police say

Tim McGraw's Daughter Gracie Sends Bold Political Message After Fatal Minneapolis Shooting

3rd T20I: India demolish New Zealand, chase down 154 in 10 overs to pocket series

IND vs NZ: List of all records broken in 3rd T20I

Labour at war after Starmer blocks Andy Burnham’s Commons comeback bid