We’ve all seen them—the online trolls who live to stir up drama. But one local man had enough and called the Portsmouth Police after a woman started sending him inappropriate messages and trash-talking his family on Facebook.
It all started when the man jumped into a Facebook comment section to defend a friend. That’s when the mystery woman zeroed in on him, bombarding him with nasty messages and public insults.
Police Response? Not Much They Can Do
When officers looked into it, they determined that while the woman was being a keyboard warrior, she hadn’t made any threats—so there was nothing criminal going on.
Their advice? Block her and move on.
What to Do If an Online Troll Targets You
While this case wasn’t criminal, online harassment can sometimes cross the line into stalking, threats, or defamation. Here’s what you can do if a cyberbully sets their sights on you:
🔹 Block & Report – Don’t engage with the troll. Block them immediately and report their behavior to the platform. Most social media sites have policies against harassment.
🔹 Document Everything – Screenshots are your best friend! If the harassment escalates into threats, you’ll have proof for law enforcement.
🔹 Lock Down Your Privacy – Tighten up your privacy settings to keep strangers from messaging you or seeing your posts.
🔹 Know When to Call Police – If someone makes violent threats, shares your private info (doxxing), or won’t stop contacting you, it’s time to involve law enforcement.
While this Portsmouth case ended with a simple block button victory, online harassment is real—so stay smart, stay safe, and don’t feed the trolls!
