UNION TWP., Pa. (EYT) – A Corsica man is behind bars following an incident in which he allegedly threatened to kill a juvenile victim, while in possession of a loaded handgun.
Court documents indicate the Punxsutawney-based State Police filed the following criminal charges against 55-year-old John Dazet:
– Endangering Welfare of Children – Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense, Felony 2
– Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1
According to a criminal complaint, on July 13, Punxsutawney-based State Police were dispatched to a residence on Howe Road in Union Township, Jefferson County.
The complaint states that John Dazet made statements including specific and graphic details on exactly how he would shoot and kill a known juvenile victim.
Dazet was in possession of a loaded handgun at the time the threat was made, according to the complaint.
He was arraigned in front of Magisterial District Judge Gregory M. Bazylak at 7:30 p.m. on July 17.
Unable to post $50,000.00 (10%) monetary bail, he was lodged in the Jefferson County Jail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 3:15 p.m. on August 4, with Judge Bazylak presiding.
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