A Jasper man is facing multiple charges after allegedly making threats toward Micah Beckwith on social media.
Officers with the Indiana State Police Jasper Post arrested 24-year-old Joshua Wasson on Thursday, April 30, following an investigation into threatening messages reportedly made on platforms owned by Meta Platforms Inc..
Authorities say the investigation began after First Sergeant Detective Rob Gardner was notified of concerning online posts directed at the lieutenant governor. Troopers quickly launched an investigation, which led them to interview Wasson at his place of employment.
During the investigation, officers located suspected marijuana and paraphernalia inside Wasson’s vehicle. He was taken into custody and transported to the Dubois County Jail, where he is being held without bond.
Wasson is charged with intimidation against a public official, a Level 6 felony, along with misdemeanor counts of possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
The investigation was conducted by Indiana State Police Lieutenant Brock Werne, Trooper Andrew Recker, and Trooper Jon Villanueva.
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