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August 26, 2025
Lower Chichester Man Arrested After Allegedly Threatening Victims and Hiding in Woods
LINWOOD, PA — A 41-year-old man has been arrested after Lower Chichester Township Police say he returned to a property he was legally ordered to avoid and allegedly made threats ...
LINWOOD, PA – A 41-year-old Lower Chichester Township man is in police custody following a tense situation that unfolded in Linwood, Pennsylvania. The man, whose name has not yet been released, was arrested after allegedly violating a legal order to stay away from a specific property and reportedly making threats against individuals present.
According to the Lower Chichester Township Police Department, the incident began when the suspect returned to the property, despite being legally prohibited from doing so. The circumstances surrounding the initial order remain unclear, but authorities confirmed its existence and the man's blatant disregard for it.
Upon arriving at the property, the suspect allegedly began making threats, causing alarm and fear among those present. Details about the nature of the threats have not been disclosed by the police, but sources indicate they were serious enough to warrant immediate police intervention.
Responding officers from the Lower Chichester Township Police Department arrived at the scene and quickly began a search for the suspect. He had reportedly fled into a wooded area adjacent to the property in an attempt to evade capture.
A brief but intensive search ensued, with officers carefully combing through the dense undergrowth. After a period of searching, police successfully located the suspect hiding within the woods. He was taken into custody without further incident.
The man is currently being held pending arraignment. He faces charges related to violating the legal order, making terroristic threats, and potentially other charges depending on the specifics of the investigation. The Lower Chichester Township Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident and is expected to release more information as it becomes available.
The incident has left residents in the Linwood area shaken. Neighbors expressed relief that the situation was resolved quickly and that no one was physically harmed. The police department has assured the community that they are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
According to the Lower Chichester Township Police Department, the incident began when the suspect returned to the property, despite being legally prohibited from doing so. The circumstances surrounding the initial order remain unclear, but authorities confirmed its existence and the man's blatant disregard for it.
Upon arriving at the property, the suspect allegedly began making threats, causing alarm and fear among those present. Details about the nature of the threats have not been disclosed by the police, but sources indicate they were serious enough to warrant immediate police intervention.
Responding officers from the Lower Chichester Township Police Department arrived at the scene and quickly began a search for the suspect. He had reportedly fled into a wooded area adjacent to the property in an attempt to evade capture.
A brief but intensive search ensued, with officers carefully combing through the dense undergrowth. After a period of searching, police successfully located the suspect hiding within the woods. He was taken into custody without further incident.
The man is currently being held pending arraignment. He faces charges related to violating the legal order, making terroristic threats, and potentially other charges depending on the specifics of the investigation. The Lower Chichester Township Police Department is continuing to investigate the incident and is expected to release more information as it becomes available.
The incident has left residents in the Linwood area shaken. Neighbors expressed relief that the situation was resolved quickly and that no one was physically harmed. The police department has assured the community that they are committed to ensuring the safety and security of all residents.
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