Just before midnight on February 16, a 35-year-old man from Thomasville was driving in West Manchester Township with his dog in his vehicle. He was allegedly driving over the posted speed limit, and it caught the attention of an officer from the West Manchester Township Police Department. The officer performed a traffic stop.
When first interacting with the driver, the officer reported that the man did not believe there was a legitimate reason he was pulled over and would not show his driver’s license when asked. It was reported that he said he had knives with him, in addition to a gun, for which he had a concealed carry permit. The man informed the officer that he was in a rush because his dog had a seizure and needed medical attention, and it was noted that the officer believed he smelled like he had been drinking alcohol.
Additional officers arrived at the scene, and the man allegedly began telling them he was going to kill them. He reportedly moved his hand in the direction of his gun, and the police quickly grabbed him and took away his weapons. He allegedly remained aggressive and declined to participate in roadside sobriety tests, and he was arrested. While being transported to the jail, the man reportedly urinated in the car.
He was booked into the York County Prison on preliminary charges of DUI, terroristic threats, obstruction of justice, indecent exposure, institutional vandalism and disorderly conduct. According to records, he was held in lieu of a $100,000 bond.
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