Tuesday, May 19, 2020

Warrant Issued for Tower City Man After Threatening Couple Over Facebook with Machine Gun

The Pennsylvania State Police at Schuylkill Haven have obtained an arrest warrant for a man after he threatened a couple over Facebook.


Police say on May 17th, 2020, John Lee, 30, of Tower City threatened to shoot a man and woman due to a custody dispute.

Lee allegedly showed he had the means to do so by sending a video of himself shooting a M249 machine gun.

State Police filed charges through Magisterial District Judge David J. Rossi's office and arrest warrant was granted.

Lee is facing charges of terroristic threats and harrassment.