Man accused of swinging sledgehammer, threatening hikers in California park
Briefly

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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