Harry James Thomas Jr., 41, is charged with felony aggravated assault, misdemeanor terroristic threats, misdemeanor resisting arrest, and misdemeanor evading arrest, according to the Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office.
Thomas threatened to kill a man while swinging a steak knife at him in the 600 block of North Plum Street just before 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 5, police explained. The victim called for help, and Thomas fled the area.
When officers located him at his home on the 500 block of Hand Avenue, Thomas slammed the door, locked it, and refused to come out. The standoff shut down local streets and forced bystanders to be diverted.
After about 45 minutes, Thomas surrendered and was taken into custody. No injuries were reported.
He waived his preliminary hearing before Judge Andrew LeFever on Monday, July 14, allowing the case to move to county court. Lancaster City Bureau of Police Officer Michael Schwebel filed the charges.
Thomas remains held in Lancaster County Prison on $75,000 bail.
All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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