"A man was arrested Friday for allegedly threatening to attack a person at a church event, authorities said. The 50-year-old resident of Belmont faces a charge of criminal threats for allegedly threatening violence against a specific person at a church mass scheduled for Sunday at Our Lady of Lebanon Church, according to a press release from the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office."
"A community member had reported a social media post made by the suspect that included specific threats toward a member of Our Lady of Lebanon Church. The same person told police that the suspect had a history of harassing a church organizer, which sparked sustained fear and concern for attendee safety, authorities said. Threats against anyone representing a place of worship is unacceptable and will not be tolerated in San Mateo County, Sheriff Christina Corpus said in the press release."
A 50-year-old Belmont resident was arrested after allegedly threatening to attack a specific person at Our Lady of Lebanon Church during a scheduled Sunday mass. Deputies responded to reports around 8:40 a.m. Friday and arrested the suspect at his residence. A community member reported a social media post that included specific threats and told police the suspect had a history of harassing a church organizer, creating sustained fear for attendees. The suspect was served with a Gun Violence Restraining Order preventing firearm ownership and was booked into Maguire Correctional Facility. Investigators continue to seek information from the public.
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