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Man Claiming To Have Handgun During Sussex County Fight Charged With Terroristic Threats

A man who claimed to have a handgun during a fight in Sussex County was charged with making terroristic threats and other offenses, authorities said.

Byram Township Police

Byram Township Police

Photo Credit: Byram Township Police via Facebook

Officers responding to the dispute report at Tomahawk Lake found that Arturo E. Rivera had gotten into a physical altercation with several others and claimed to have a handgun on Saturday, July 9, Byram Township Police said in a release on Thursday, July 21.

Rivera, of North Brunswick, then went into the trunk of his vehicle and shouted several times that he was getting a gun, police said.

However, no firearm was found during a follow-up search of Rivera’s car.

Rivera was arrested and taken to police headquarters, where he was charged with creating a false public alarm, terroristic threats, and disorderly conduct.

Rivera was released pending a mandatory appearance in Sussex County Superior Court.

Assisting agencies include the Sparta and Hopatcong Police Departments.

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