Charged with threatening violence
PUTNAM — Putnam Police arrested a Church Street resident after investigating “alarming posts on social media” threatening violence with a firearm at the Municipal Complex and against employees.
Police Chief Christopher Ferace said a town employee alerted police to the posts.
He was taken into custody Jan. 27.
Brian A. Sergel, 41, of 491 Church St., was charged with first-degree threatening and second-degree breach of peace. All accused are innocent until proven.
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