Patrick Flinn, 66, has been charged with multiple felonies related to violent threats against hikers in Angeles National Forest. On January 12, he confronted a group wielding a sledgehammer, demanding they leave what he claimed was his property. Additionally, on May 16, he allegedly blocked a hiker's path, threw sticks, and threatened her with a branch. Flinn was arrested after resisting police and is currently held in Men's Central Jail with a high bail. This alarming behavior has raised concerns about his violent history in the area.
Witnesses reported that Patrick Flinn threatened a group of hikers by swinging a sledgehammer while demanding they leave his property, showing aggressive behavior.
Detectives state that Flinn blocked a female hiker's path, throwing sticks at her and holding a big branch, creating a terrifying situation for her.
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