Sewickley man arrested
CALIFORNIA — Borough police said a Sewickley man was arrested Monday after he allegedly threatened to kill a group of people on Orchard Street.
Joseph Baumgartner, 19, was charged with eight counts of making terrorist threats, eight counts of simple assault, eight counts recklessly endangering another person, eight counts of harassment, possession of a prohibited offensive weapon, two counts of disorderly conduct and public intoxication and underage drinking.
Police said Baumgartner was involved in a loud verbal domestic dispute with a female around midnight on Monday. Police said when a group from the Theta Chi fraternity went outside to make sure the woman was not harmed, Baumgartner allegedly pulled a switchblade knife and threatened to kill everyone there. Police said he fled the scene but was later apprehended.
Police said Baumgartner was arraigned by Washington County Magisterial District Judge Larry Hopkins and his bond was set at $25,000 straight cash. Police said Baumgarnter was taken to Washington County Jail.