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A corrections officer in Oregon has been charged with cyberstalking his ex-girlfriend from January 2024 to October 2024. Jack Daniel Rowlett, 46, allegedly created fake social media profiles on Facebook, posing as other men, and posted offensive and degrading claims about the victim, including false claims about her sexual history. The posts caused the victim significant emotional distress and reputational harm in Portland, Oregon.
When the victim sought a protective order in state court against Rowlett for making the harassing posts, Rowlett fought the protective order and denied responsibility for the conduct. However, through the federal investigation, Rowlett has now been linked to the posts he denied responsibility for. The FBI investigated the case, and the Oregon Department of Corrections cooperated in the investigation.
Rowlett made his initial appearance in federal court and was arraigned, pleaded not guilty, and ordered released pending further court proceedings. If convicted, Rowlett faces a maximum of five years in federal prison, one year of supervised release, and a fine of $250,000. Assistant U.S. Attorneys Arin C. Heinz and Natasha M. Geiling are prosecuting the case.
The case highlights the growing concern of cyberstalking and online harassment, and the importance of law enforcement agencies taking action to hold perpetrators accountable. The FBI’s investigation and the Oregon Department of Corrections’ cooperation demonstrate a commitment to protecting victims of cyberstalking and bringing those responsible to justice.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Cybercrime
- Defendant: Oregon
- Location: OR
- Source: DOJ Press Release
