ARRESTED: Kenosha man accused of threatening victim who claimed to be a Carthage College student

KENOSHA (WITI) -- Kenosha police say a 24-year-old man has been arrested -- accused of making a threat against an individual who claimed to be a Carthage College student.

On Tuesday, January 20th, police received a cyberbullying complaint. Police were notified of an individual who was claiming to be a Carthage College student on Facebook.

The suspect in this case posted a photo of a handgun and an assault-type rifle, and threatened to go to Carthage to shoot the victim and anyone who got in his way.

Carthage officials were immediately notified, and Carthage sent notices to students and staff members.

With assistance from Kenosha PD's Gang Unit, the suspect was identified as a 24-year-old Kenosha resident.

Police learned neither the suspect nor the victim have ties to Carthage College.

On Thursday, January 22nd, members of Kenosha PD's Gang Unit convinced the 24-year-old suspec to turn himself in to police. He is being held in jail on a probation parole warrant and charges of disorderly conduct and substantial battery stemming from an incident in December 2014.

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