Georgia Man Charged With Felony Terroristic Threats in Mississippi Case
A Georgia man, Matthew Marchant, has been charged with felony terroristic threats after allegedly posting death threats on social media directed at public officials in Forrest County, Mississippi, including law enforcement, CPS workers, an assistant district attorney, and a county…
Hattiesburg Laurel, MS, October 30, 2026 — A man identified as Matthew Marchant, residing in Georgia, faces felony charges related to terroristic threats. The accusations stem from alleged social media posts containing death threats directed at public officials within Forrest County, Mississippi.
The Forrest County Sheriff’s Department has reportedly charged Marchant with felony terroristic threats. Authorities allege that Marchant posted these threats on social media platforms. The targets of these alleged threats are stated to include various public officials serving in Forrest County.
Specific individuals and groups named as recipients of the alleged threats include members of law enforcement, personnel from Child Protective Services (CPS), an assistant district attorney, and a county judge. The exact dates of the alleged social media posts and the timeline of the investigation have not been detailed in the provided information.
The charge of felony terroristic threats is a serious offense. Details regarding the specific nature of the threats, the evidence gathered, and the legal proceedings that will follow are not yet available. Matthew Marchant’s connection to Forrest County, Mississippi, beyond the alleged online activity, has not been specified. The case is being handled by authorities in Forrest County, Mississippi.
Further information regarding the evidence, Marchant’s arraignment, or potential bail conditions has not been released. The Forrest County Sheriff’s Department is expected to provide updates as the investigation progresses.
Story summarized from the original created by Delaney Dukes on www.wdam.com, see more information here.
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