Man Accused of Threatening to Kill Jonesboro Woman in Phone Calls

JONESBORO, Ark. — A man is accused of threatening to kill a woman in a series of phone calls in May, according to a probable cause affidavit.

Detective Madison Dobbs wrote that on May 26, Marcus Bernard Gibson, 35, of West Memphis, allegedly called the victim nine times in a row from a blocked number. During one of the calls, which the victim recorded, Gibson allegedly screamed, cursed, and threatened to kill her if police or others came after him.

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Prosecutors have accused Gibson of first-degree terroristic threatening, a Class D felony, and misdemeanor harassing communications. He was arrested on Sept. 18, jail records show.

Circuit Judge Tommy Fowler set bail at $25,000 cash or surety with conditions including a no-contact order and a GPS ankle monitor. Fowler noted Gibson is currently on probation and has a history of domestic violence and failure to appear in court.

All suspects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.