Aldermen target cyberbullying by Sam Hanna, Jr. - posted Thursday, September 13th, 2012 @ 12:00 pm  E-mail Story |  Print Story  Acting to tamp down on bullying that's carried out electronically, the West Monroe Board of Aldermen signed off on an ordinance Tuesday night that criminalizes cyberbullying. Aldermen unanimously approved the measure at their regular meeting. The ordinance levies a fine and calls for jail time for any individual at least 17 years of age who is found guilty of the offense. The ordinance specifically singles out recipients of cyberbullying who are under the age of 18. "By definition, this ordinance is aimed at high school kids," said West Monroe city attorney Doug Caldwell. ..... For the full story, subscribe to the The Ouachita Citizen's NEW E-Edition!