BELL TWP., Pa. (EYT) – An area woman is facing criminal charges for reportedly sending multiple harassing text messages and emails to a known male victim less than a day after she was told not to by Punxsutawney-based State Police.
According to court documents, Punxsutawney-based State Police on June 17 filed criminal charges against 61-year-old Margo L. Royer, of DuBois, in Magisterial District Judge Jacqueline J. Mizerock’s office.
According to a criminal complaint, a known male arrived at the PSP Punxsutawney station on Thursday, June 9, to speak to a trooper about harassing text messages he had been receiving from Margo Royer.
Police interviewed the victim, who stated that Royer created a disturbance in a work environment when she was advised of a pre-investigatory detention against her. Royer was asked to leave the premises and caused additional problems doing so, the complaint states.
The victim related he began receiving text messages from Royer after the incident. He related he had contacted Sandy Township Police Department regarding the unwanted messages on June 8 because he was driving within their jurisdiction.
The victim explained the messages had been continuous for approximately two days and was receiving messages while speaking to police. He explained he had not replied to any of the messages or phone calls from Royer, the complaint indicates.
Police advised the victim to block Royer’s number, and he explained for his safety, he would like the number to remain unblocked. The victim related he would continue to not reply to Royer and would advise police if Royer continued to contact him alter being advised to stop, the complaint notes.
On June 9, at approximately 4:20 p.m., PSP Punxsutawney contacted Sandy Township Police Department in reference to a possible open case they have with Royer regarding the victim’s report.
Sandy Township Police Department advised an attempt to contact Royer was made on June 8 but was unsuccessful. Another attempt was made the following day when the officer addressed Royer and said who he was. She stated, “I have nothing to say to you.” and hung up, according to the complaint.
Sandy Township Police related they, and other departments within the area, have had multiple dealings with Royer and explained that their department is not continuing with this investigation, the complaint states.
On June 9, at approximately 5:00 p.m., Royer called PSP Punxsutawney regarding the incidents. Royer became extremely agitated and disrespectful over the phone.
According to the complaint, Royer refused to be truthful about her suspension and continued to claim that the victim was not her direct supervisor, so he had no authority to approach her regarding a suspension.
Police advised Royer she was not to have any contact by any means with the victim. At this time, Royer became extremely disruptive, the complaint notes.
At the conclusion of the interview, police advised Royer that if she were to contact the victim again, she would face charges of harassment.
On June 10, at approximately 11:00 a.m., the victim called PSP Punxsutawney and related Royer had sent additional text messages and emails. The victim provided multiple text messages and emails sent by Royer, the complaint states.
Royer faces the following charges:
– Harassment – Comm. Repeatedly in Another Manner, Misdemeanor 3 (five counts)
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for Thursday, July 7, at 2:30 p.m. with Judge Mizerock presiding.
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