FLEMINGTON , PA — A South Williamsport man was taken to the Clinton County Jail after Pennsylvania State Police say dozens of Facebook Messenger messages detailed his alleged wishes and plans to murder a woman protected by a PFA order.
According to PSP Lamar, the incident occurred between 10:09 p.m. Aug. 14 and 4 a.m. Aug. 15 on Berkley Street in Flemington Borough.
Police said a 33-year-old Lock Haven woman reported that a 43-year-old South Williamsport man, whom she was protected from by a Protection From Abuse order, had contacted a 50-year-old Jersey Shore man who mutually knew both parties.
According to PSP, the communication occurred through Facebook Messenger and involved dozens of messages allegedly describing the man's wishes and plans to murder the woman one day.
State police obtained an arrest warrant, which was served, and the man was transported to the Clinton County Jail.
Charges were filed through Magisterial District Judge 25-3-01, according to PSP.
The incident is listed by state police as terroristic threats