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Former State Trooper Charged with Cyberstalking and Deprivation of Rights
COLUMBUS, OH – A former law enforcement officer has been arrested and charged by criminal complaint with cyberstalking and deprivation of rights under color of law.
William P. Elschlager, 48, of Marietta, Ohio, was arrested yesterday evening by Washington County Sheriff’s Office deputies and is scheduled for an initial appearance today in federal court in Columbus at 2:30pm before U.S. Magistrate Judge Terrence P. Kemp.
According to the affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, Elschlager was a lieutenant with the Ohio State Highway Patrol in Marietta, Ohio, where he was the post commander. He had been employed with the Ohio State Highway Patrol for approximately 19 years.
Elschlager allegedly began stalking the victim in October 2015 after she ended their relationship. The affidavit alleges that he frequently followed the victim in vehicles, texted her knowledge of her whereabouts and showed up at her residence unannounced.
The victim said she became increasingly fearful of Elschlager and that on one occasion when she noted he was carrying guns on his person he responded: “I always have a gun on me. You’ve just never known it.”
Cyberstalking is a crime punishable by up to five years in prison. Deprivation of rights under color of law carries a potential maximum sentence of one year in prison.
U.S. Attorney Benjamin C. Glassman commended the investigation of this case by the FBI and Washington County Sheriff Larry R. Mincks, Sr.
Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Sex Crimes|Cybercrime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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