Hamburg man arrested for Harassment, Extortion and Stalking

(Hamburg) A Hamburg man was arrested on multiple Harassment charges.

The Fremont County Sheriff’s Office says that from March 11th through March 17th, 22-year-old Jeremy Rhoades began harassing a female at numerous locations around Hamburg.  Deputies allege that Rhoades also accessed her email and social media accounts and began sending harassing messages to her contacts.  Deputies also allege that on two occasions Rhoades was armed with a blunt instrument, with the intent to intimidate the victim.  It is also alleged that Rhoades threatened to damage the victim’s property for his own financial gain.

Rhoades was placed under arrest on March 17^th for Harassment 2^nd Degree (third or subsequent offense) and Harassment 3^rd Degree. He was held on $1,000 10% bond. On March 18^th, Rhoades was additionally charged with Harassment 1^st Degree, Harassment 2^nd Degree, Extortion, and Stalking while in Possession of a Dangerous Weapon.

Rhoades was held at the Fremont County Jail pending an initial appearance with a Magistrate.