Oskaloosa Police Charge Pennsylvania Man With Harassment And Threat of Arson

(19) from Altoona, PA (photo submitted)

An Oskaloosa Police Department Press Release

On Wednesday, officers from the Oskaloosa Police Department were notified about an online threat of bodily harm to a juvenile in our community. Officers worked with Oskaloosa Community School District staff and the Mahaska County Attorney’s Office to follow up on the threat and determine its credibility.

Our initial investigation led us to a person of interest in Altoona, Pennsylvania. Investigators worked with law enforcement staff at the Altoona (PA) Police Department, who were able to verify the identity of the person who made the alleged threats.

A warrant has been requested for the suspect, (19) from Altoona, PA, on charges of Harassment (1st degree) and Threat of Arson, a class D felony.

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We are extremely grateful for the cooperation of the Oskaloosa Community School District staff, the Mahaska County Attorney’s Office, and the Altoona (PA) PD in this investigation.

We all take the safety of our children very seriously, and threats will be thoroughly investigated to the full extent of the law.