OSKALOOSA — Authorities have requested a warrant for the arrest of a man from Altoona, Pennsylvania, after he made threats against a juvenile member of the Oskaloosa community.
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.
The initial investigation led the Oskaloosa PD 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.
