New York man arrested in East Bethlehem Township
A New York man was arrested Saturday by state police after he allegedly went into a home in an East Bethlehem Township housing complex and threatened people with a knife.
Thomas John Foley II, 34, of Buffalo, was charged by state police with burglary, criminal trespass, disorderly conduct, terroristic threats and public drunkenness.
Police were called late Friday for a report of a man who was threatening people in Frederick Terrace with a knife.
When police arrived, the trooper learned Foley allegedly entered an apartment at 172 Frederick Terrace and stole a knife and liquor.
The resident of the apartment, Nicole Delaney, spotted Foley inside her apartment. She told police that she does not know Foley and did not give him permission to enter.
Police said Foley took the knife outside the apartment and allegedly threatened to kill Reed O. Melvin Jr. of Fredericktown. The 29-year-old Melvin told police Foley was swinging the knife around, saying “I’m going to kill you.” Police said Foley was intoxicated.
Foley was arraigned before District Judge Jay Weller and placed in Washington County jail on $25,000 bond. He faces an Aug. 8 preliminary hearing before District Judge Joshua Kanalis.