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Police: Summit Twp. man jailed after pointing rifle at Butler state troopers

Brian C. Rittmeyer
By Brian C. Rittmeyer
1 Min Read May 23, 2020 | 6 years Ago
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State police said troopers took cover behind their cruiser Friday when a Butler County man allegedly pointed a rifle at them.

State police said in a press release that Butler patrol units went to Bonniebrook Road in Summit Township shortly before 2 p.m. because of a dispute between neighbors. Troopers learned that a gun was involved.

Upon their arrival, state police said the suspect, Joshua Campbell, 44, refused to comply with commands. He allegedly told troopers he had a firearm and eventually pulled a rifle out of his house.

Campbell allegedly pointed the firearm in the direction of multiple troopers, who took cover behind a cruiser.

Campbell was arrested and taken to the Butler County jail. He is charged with aggravated and simple assault and terroristic threats.

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Brian C. Rittmeyer, a Pittsburgh native and graduate of Penn State University's Schreyer Honors College, has been with the Trib since December 2000. He can be reached at brittmeyer@triblive.com.

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