Smyrna woman arrested in connection with 2025 threatening incident in Felton, DE

Other — Felton, DE — reported 2026-07-10

SUMMARY

A Smyrna woman was arrested for sending threatening messages to a victim through social media.

KEY FACTS

• Incident type: Other
• Location: Felton, DE
• Date reported: 2026-07-10
• Suspect: not stated
• Status: arrested

REPORTED DETAILS

• The suspect sent threatening messages to the victim through social media on August 29, 2025.
• A terroristic threatening charge was filed against Shawna Kay Barsness from Smyrna.
• Barsness was arrested by Capitol police on July 8, 2025, after they realized she had an active warrant issued by the Felton Police Department.
• She was released on a $500 unsecured bond pending a future court appearance and issued a no-contact order with the victim.