West Scranton man arrested on terroristic threats, drug charges
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SCRANTON - A West Scranton man whose wife found him smoking crack in their bedroom was arrested Friday for threatening to kill her if she called 911, police said.
Andre Richardson, 48, of 116 N. Hyde Park Ave., was taken into custody minutes after the incident when officers spotted him walking near the home around 9 a.m., police said.
Mr. Richardson, who struggled with officers during his arrest, was found to have a crack pipe clenched in his fist, according to arrest papers. Officers also found crack inside a cigarette pack while searching his belongings.
Mr. Richardson was charged with terroristic threats, resisting arrest, possession of a controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia, police said.
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The ignorance of people never ceases to amaze me ...... Just so I am clear on this, drugs weren't an issue or problem BEFORE Dougherty became Mayor???????? I guess I was mistaken.