DENNIS, Mass. (WHDH) — A Dennis man has been convicted by a jury for his involvement in making a threat against State Rep. Steve Xiarhos, officials announced Wednesday.

James Spence, 63, was convicted of one count of threat to commit a crime (arson), according to the Cape and Islands District Attorney’s Office.

On February 25, Barnstable police became aware of a threatening post made by Spence on a social media page. The post read: “Tell your tyrant to reel it in or the people will burn your house, office and tar and feather you in the streets of Hyannis. I will not support you or your Trumpism. This is a warning of what the people are saying.”

Spence later admitted to making the post.

The court sentenced Spence to six months in the house of correction, but suspended the sentence for 18 months. Additionally, he was ordered to stay away from and have no contact with the victim, and to attend mental health counseling.

In a statement, Rep. Xiarhos said, “I would like to thank District Attorney Galibois and his highly competent staff for their assistance. I am pleased that justice has been served in the form of a conviction and I am looking forward to moving on from this very disturbing incident.”
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