Cyberstalking Lands Iowa Man 18 Months in Prison
A 49-year-old Solon man has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for cyberstalking a minor female, announced United States Attorney Marc Krickbaum.
Daniel Lee Stone was ordered to serve one year of supervised release following his prison term and pay a $100 special assessment to the Crime Victims’ Fund.
The charges stem from October 31 to November 2, 2016, when Stone, under a false name, sent over 170 text messages to the minor female. The texts included statements that offered ‘cash and other goodies,’ as well as statements that made the victim uncomfortable, such as ‘I know where you live,’ ‘Can I knock on your door,’ and ‘Ok, but I will always be right there watching you.’
The victim had repeatedly requested that Stone stop texting and harassing her, and after the messages failed to stop, the minor contacted police on November 1 and 2, 2016. Police were notified that Stone may be outside her residence.
Stone admitted to sending the text messages with the intent to harass or intimidate the victim, using language and conduct he knew would place the minor and members of the minor’s immediate family in reasonable fear of death or serious bodily injury.
This case was investigated by the Johnson County Sheriff’s Office and prosecuted by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Iowa.
The exact criminal charges against Daniel Lee Stone were cyberstalking, and the city and state involved were Solon, Iowa. The exact date of the sentencing was January 9, 2019, and the sentence or outcome was 18 months in prison.
Key Facts
- State: Iowa
- Category: Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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