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Portsmouth police: man charged with making 'several' online threats

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PORTSMOUTH, Va. — A 41-year-old man is facing charges after Portsmouth police said he made "several concerning threats" that were posted online.

Police said Torrey Sutton is charged with communicating a threat in writing which is a felony.

According to police, authorities became aware of the threats on Dec. 12. Police said they referenced two mass shootings and a picture of three firearms.

Sutton was taken into custody on Saturday, and investigators found the firearms shown in the picture.

Sutton was being held at the Portsmouth City Jail without bond.