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Pittsfield man charged with terrorizing in connection with threat made to local business

Pittsfield man charged with terrorizing in connection with threat made to local business

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A Maine man accused of threatening to “shoot up” a business where he previously worked was arrested this week.

According to the Morning Sentinel, 28-year-old Benjamin Therrien of Pittsfield was arrested following an investigation Tuesday. He’s accused of threatening to open fire at the Hancock Lumber mill in Casco where he used to work and then take his own life.

He faces a felony charge of terrorizing and is being held at Somerset County Jail on $10,000 bail.

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