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Lorraine Maradiaga
Credit: Carrollton Police Dept.

Carrollton police are looking for a woman they say claims to have COVID-19 and is "willfully spreading it."

Police will charge 18-year-old Lorraine Maradiaga with making a terroristic threat, according to a tweet from the department.


"We have no confirmation Maradiaga is actually a threat to public health," the tweet said. "We are, however, taking her social media actions very seriously."

Carrollton Police say they have not located her yet. Tips: (972) 466-3333 or CrimeTips@CityofCarrollton.com.

We have identified the woman seen on social media claiming to be COVID-19 positive as 18-year-old Lorraine Maradiaga and are charging her with Terroristic Threat, Texas Penal Code 22.07.We have not located her yet. Tips: (972) 466-3333 or CrimeTips@CityofCarrollton.com. pic.twitter.com/KySDDXL2RH

— Carrollton TX Police (@CarrolltonTXPD) April 5, 2020

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