Former OKC Water Department Employee Charged With Terrorism Hoax After Allegedly Making Threats

A former Oklahoma City water department employee has been charged for allegedly making threatening remarks on social media aimed at the city’s water supply.

Oklahoma County prosecutors charged Matthew Duffy, 34, this week with one count of uttering a terrorism hoax. They believe Duffy could sabotage the city’s water supply.

City officials told police that problems with the former water plant operator started last November after Duffy was fired for insubordination.

Newly filed court documents detailed the police investigation. Police said Duffy started making posts about the city on social media after he was fired.

Read more: News 9 (Oklahoma City, OK)