Man faces 11 harassment charges over alleged e-mails insulting police
Wong Yew Soon allegedly sent multiple e-mails to the authorities between March and May.
On August 26, Wong Yew Soon, a 47-year-old man, was charged with 11 counts of harassment for allegedly sending insulting emails to police officers. The alleged incidents occurred between March and May due to a perceived dissatisfaction with his interactions with the police. The specifics of his complaints were not detailed in the court documents.
He targeted a male superintendent who was reviewing his complaint and allegedly referred to him as "K9 unit," a police tactical unit that works with trained dogs. Eleven days later, Wong sent another email to the superintendent, copying seven senior officers. Among other accusations, he called the officers "the ultimate disgrace" and accused them of "lying to the public to protect their own staff."
Between April 2 and May 16, Wong allegedly sent more disparaging emails, including calling the police's leadership "overpaid, spineless bureaucrats" and likening the police to dogs. He also allegedly asked for someone to visit his home to "mop every square inch of his floor." One of these emails was sent to seven of the officers' colleagues.
Wong is also accused of targeting a female management executive officer who was reviewing his complaint, allegedly describing her previous emails as "scripted excuses." For each harassment charge, Wong faces up to a year in jail, a fine of up to $5,000, or both.
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