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Man arrested after allegedly making terroristic threats in Lackawanna County

By Julia Priest,

5 days ago

LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man has been arrested after investigators say he made terroristic threats toward the Lackawanna County Career Technology Center.

Police say they were called to the center Wednesday to investigate the threats.

33-year-old Zaid Altarifi of Wilkes-Barre was taken into custody early Thursday morning and has been charged with making terroristic threats.

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Evan Bangar

14h ago

I don’t know what I want but it’s not a bad

Allen Exists cause God wills it

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Yes there is a difference between freedom of speech and terrorizing

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