Teen Accused of Online Hate Crime | Montpelier News

A 20-year-old Vermont teen, Cameron Locarno, faces serious charges after sending explicit, hate-filled threats via Facebook Messenger to a complete stranger — a local businessman named Steven Polli. The messages, including chilling lines like “Jew hunting season,” were sent over two days in June and led to accusations of disturbing the peace and committing a hate crime. Locarno allegedly confessed to sending the messages and has been ordered to appear in court on July 23rd, with a strict no-contact order enforced. Police say Locarno, a recent high school grad and former baseball player, had no prior connection to his victim — making this even more shocking. The case, handled by Barre Town Police at the request of Hinesburg, raises serious questions about online behavior and accountability. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/dac958ad19cf0f59