Gov. Whitmer (file photo)
A 31-year-old Clarkston man faces charges for allegedly sending threatening messages to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, the Michigan Attorney General's Office announced Monday.
Kevin Dawe, 31, faces two counts of malicious use of telecommunications services, misdemeanors each punishable by a maximum of six months in jail and a $1,000 fine. He surrendered to Michigan State Police last Thursday and posted a $500 cash bond.
Authorities charge that in January and March Dawe allegedly sent online messages through the governor's Constituent Services Department.
"Take care . . . and maybe shelter. We have been watching and know your every step. You f*** with everyday hard-working Americans, we F*** WITH YOU."
"There is a fine line between airing grievances with an elected official and threatening their life or their loved ones," Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement. "My office stands ready to pursue criminal charges against anyone who crosses that line."
