Corsica Man Who Threatened to Shoot Juvenile Due in Court Next Week

JEFFERSON CO., Pa. (EYT) – A hearing is set for next week for a Corsica man who allegedly threatened to kill a juvenile victim, while in possession of a loaded handgun..

Court documents indicate 55-year-old John Dazet is scheduled to stand for a preliminary hearing in front of Magisterial District Judge Gregory M. Bazylak at 3:15 p.m. on August 4, on the following charges:

– Endangering Welfare of Children – Parent/Guardian/Other Commits Offense, Felony 2
– Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another, Misdemeanor 1

Dazet remains lodged in the Jefferson County Jail on $50,000.00 monetary bail.

The charges stem from an incident that occurred in Union Township in mid-July.

Details of the case:

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.


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