ELLIOT LAKE, Ont. -  An alleged threat on a social networking site has resulted in a charge against a northern Ontario woman.

Provincial police say they began an investigation after receiving a complaint of a possible threat on Oct. 15.

Police say the complainant had received the alleged threat through Facebook.

Amanda Young of Elliot Lake, Ont., is charged with uttering a threat to cause death and bodily harm.

The 18-year-old is scheduled to appear in Elliot Lake court on Dec. 7.