NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A convicted felon was taken into custody early Sunday morning in Old Hickory after authorities determined he was the owner of a social media account sending death threats to retired Davidson County Judge Stanley Kweller.
The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said detectives from the Specialized Investigations Division started investigating the threatening messages in May, adding that they were believed to be related to a January custody decision where Michael Wortham lost his parental rights. However, Kweller reportedly retired from the bench shortly after presiding over that case.
Over the course of the investigation, officials said they confirmed Wortham’s phone number was linked to the Facebook account sending the harassing messages.
According to authorities , Wortham — who was believed to be living out of state — was entered into a national database after two felony warrants were recently sworn out against him.
The MNPD said its detectives worked to acquire any license plate reader (LPR) information that could indicate Wortham’s vehicle was heading to Nashville. Then, on Saturday, Dec. 28, his car was reportedly spotted by an LPR in Arkansas.
Officials said detectives from the TITANS Unit found the 31-year-old sleeping in his vehicle near his last known Davidson County address on Sunday, Dec. 29. Wortham was booked on his outstanding warrants for aggravated stalking and retaliation for past action.
No additional details have been released about this case.
