CENTREVILLE — A 64-year-old man from White Pigeon was arrested Friday after reportedly threatening government staff and employees at the St. Joseph County courthouse in Centreville.
According to the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Department, the suspect was taken into custody without incident, and was reportedly found to be possessing a firearm. He is currently lodged at the St. Joseph County Jail on charges of making “terrorist threats,” and there is no active threat to the public at this time.
The man, 64-year-old Lawrence Rice, was arraigned Monday on multiple charges: False report or threat of terrorism, terrorism – use of internet/telecommunications, and carrying a concealed weapon. A preliminary exam is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 21 in St. Joseph County 3B District Court…