Michael Jason Cioci is charged with felony mail theft and two felony harassment counts.<\/p>\n
The allegations involve an online therapist and a former neighbor, according to the criminal complaint.<\/p>\n
Therapist Reports Repeated Messages<\/h2>\n
Investigators received a harassment report from a telehealth therapist in July 2026.<\/p>\n
The therapist asked authorities to keep her identity private.<\/p>\n
The complaint says an online client had previously used the name \u201cDolly Flores.\u201d<\/p>\n
The therapist later received another appointment request from the same account.<\/p>\n
After declining the request, she allegedly received unwanted messages commenting on her appearance.<\/p>\n
Similar messages later came from an account using Cioci’s name, court records state.<\/p>\n
The therapist became concerned about escalating behavior and reported fearing for her safety.<\/p>\n Investigators later received account information linking the \u201cDolly\u201d email account to Cioci, according to the complaint.<\/p>\n Authorities searched Cioci’s residence on August 3.<\/p>\n The complaint says Cioci admitted using fake names, including \u201cDolly,\u201d when contacting online therapists.<\/p>\n Investigators also questioned Cioci about alleged contact with a former neighbor.<\/p>\n Cioci allegedly admitted opening the woman’s mail without permission to obtain her contact information.<\/p>\n The complaint says he then sent repeated unwanted sexual messages and an inappropriate image.<\/p>\n One message allegedly referenced the woman’s windows being open at night.<\/p>\n Authorities say Cioci acknowledged sending other messages intended to get a reaction.<\/p>\n His cellphone was seized as evidence during the investigation.<\/p>\n The mail theft count carries up to three years in prison.<\/p>\n It also carries a possible fine of up to $5,000.<\/p>\n Each harassment count carries up to five years in prison and a possible $10,000 fine.<\/p>\n Prosecutors filed both harassment counts as second or subsequent violations within ten years.<\/p>\n Readers can review Minnesota’s mail theft statute<\/a>.<\/p>\n Minnesota’s harassment and stalking law<\/a> is also available online.<\/p>\n Public case information is available through Minnesota Court Records Online<\/a>.<\/p>\n The case is filed under Beltrami County court file number 04-CR-26-1805.<\/p>\n The charges and supporting claims are allegations and do not establish guilt.<\/p>\n Cioci is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.<\/p>\n![\"Michael](\"https:\/\/trfnews.i234.me\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/08\/CiociMichael.png\")
Former Neighbor Also Mentioned<\/h2>\n
Three Felony Charges Filed<\/h2>\n