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PA Man Wanted For Terroristic Threats Jailed After Slate Belt Traffic Stop

A PA man wanted on four active warrants — including one for terroristic threats — was jailed after a traffic stop in Northampton County, authorities said.

Slate Belt Regional Police Department

Slate Belt Regional Police Department

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Vernon Leroy Fountain Jr. was stopped April 11 near N. Broadway and Park Avenue in Wind Gap after police noticed that the vehicle’s registration had canceled insurance, authorities said.

A follow-up investigation determined that Fountain had four active warrants: one out of Northampton County for terroristic threats, one out of Monroe County for DUI/drugs and two from Lehigh County domestic relations, Slate Belt police said.

Fountain, 31, was also found to have a suspended license following a DUI, police said.

Fountain was being held at the Northampton County Prison pending a hearing.

Source: Slate Belt Regional Police Department/CrimeWatchPA.com

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