Carbon County Resident Threatened To Shoot Borough Employees: Police

A Nesquehoning man was arrested after allegedly threatening to bring a gun to the borough offices on Wednesday, June 26, authorities say.

Nesquehoning Borough office, 114 W. Catawissa Street; Nesqueoning PD.
Photo Credit: *Google Maps (Street View)/Inset: Nesquehoning Police*

Mac Bullock

06/27/2024 10:52 a.m.

Steven Figueroa, 29, is charged with terroristic threats, according to Nesquehoning police.

Officials said Figueroa called borough employees around 10:30 a.m. to complain about municipal water and sewer services. Workers told police he was "agitated, argumentative" and profane during the call.

Borough employees then received a call from the management company at Figueroa's home. They said the 29-year-old had threatened to bring a handgun to the municipal office and "start shooting," according to the release.

Police confirmed that Figueroa had owned a 9mm pistol since 2021 and the borough offices went into lockdown, authorities said.

By 1:30 p.m., Figueroa was arrested without incident. Court records show he's being held on a $10,000 bond and has a court hearing on July 10.

Click here to follow Daily Voice Northampton and receive free news updates.