What began as an act of kindness quickly turned into a frightening ordeal for an Arkansas woman who says she feared for her life after allowing a Facebook acquaintance to stay in her home.

According to authorities in Jonesboro, 25-year-old Tarvon Chalmers is facing multiple charges—including felony terroristic threatening—after allegedly refusing to leave the woman’s home and making a series of escalating and violent threats against her and her family. The case, detailed by local news outlets, highlights the potential dangers of extending trust to someone known only through social media.

Investigators say the woman had met Chalmers on Facebook months earlier and described their relationship as strictly platonic. Earlier this year, Chalmers reportedly told her he had gotten into a dispute with his housemates and no longer had a place to stay. Feeling sympathetic, the woman agreed to let him stay at her home temporarily.

What was supposed to be a short-term arrangement quickly took a troubling turn.

Days passed, and Chalmers allegedly made no effort to leave. When the woman finally asked him to move out, police say his demeanor changed dramatically. According to a probable cause affidavit, Chalmers became angry and allegedly demanded $100 in exchange for leaving the home.

Authorities say the situation escalated further when he began issuing threats.

Investigators allege Chalmers told the woman that if she did not comply, he would destroy her belongings. He also reportedly warned that she would need to call police to remove him—and that by the time officers arrived, her property would already be damaged.

But the threats didn’t stop there.

According to the affidavit, Chalmers allegedly threatened to shoot the woman and her family and told her he would physically assault her, leaving her injured in front of her young child. The severity of the threats left the woman shaken and fearful.

Fearing for her safety, she left the home to take her child to school and later contacted police from her workplace. Authorities say she expressed concern about returning home, believing Chalmers might follow through on his threats.

Despite those fears, she eventually returned—and officers soon arrived to intervene.

When police reached the residence, they found Chalmers inside, sitting on the couch. According to investigators, he had already packed his belongings into a duffel bag. As officers entered, he reportedly grabbed the bag and shouted that he was leaving.

He was taken into custody without further incident.

During the arrest, authorities say they also discovered a small amount of marijuana in his possession, adding an additional misdemeanor charge.

Chalmers was booked into the Craighead County Detention Center, where his bond was set at $15,000. A no-contact order has also been issued to protect the alleged victim. He is scheduled to appear in court in May.

While no physical injuries were reported, the emotional impact of the incident is clear. What started as a simple gesture of compassion turned into a tense and potentially dangerous situation.

For many, the case serves as a cautionary reminder about the risks of inviting unfamiliar individuals into one’s home—even when intentions are good.