CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — A Chillicothe man found himself in hot water on Tuesday after allegedly calling the Ohio Highway Patrol and making threats to “shoot up their facility.”

According to the Chillicothe Police Department, an officer was dispatched to a residence on East Second Street. Officers made contact with a 63-year-old resident, who, the police report stated, had allegedly called the Ohio Highway Patrol post several times throughout the day and made threats of violence against troopers. The Ohio Highway Patrol declined to press charges, and as a result, the suspect’s name was not released to the public.

The individual was reportedly warned about their behavior and then released. No further details have been provided by law enforcement.

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