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Man arrested for terroristic threats at Denton hospital
Lauren Zakalik and Landon Haaf, WFAA 12:05 PM. CDT June 15, 2016
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DENTON - Note: This story has been updated throughout as police released more information and clarification.
A man who allegedly made "terroristic threats" at a hospital in Denton was arrested at the county courthouse there Wednesday morning.
The bizarre incident began Tuesday night when 28-year-old Peshwaz Azad Waise called police, speaking "irrationally." He then went to an IHOP on the University of North Texas campus and was asked to leave.
Around 8 a.m. Wednesday, police received a “suspicious person” call near Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in the 200 block of North Bonnie Brae Street. Waise entered the Women's Center at the hospital and made a terroristic threat, police said.
"He went inside and began insisting they take the [Quran] from him," read a press release from Denton Police. "He told them to give the Koran to the chaplain or chapel 'or die.'"
Waise then drove to the Denton County Courthouse just over three miles away and walked through security. Police obtained an arrest warrant for terroristic threats and took Waise to jail.
Major crime scene at the #Denton county courthouse. Crime scene blocked off and lots of police. Only info is "wanted person apprehended."— Lawyer Peter Schulte (@AttyPeteSchulte) June 15, 2016
Defense attorney Philip Ray wrote on Twitter that a man was "hollering with a [Quran]” at the courthouse. Police later said no threat was made at the courthouse.
Unconfirmed bomb threat at Denton County. Man hollering with Koran at courthouse steps. #NotFunny pic.twitter.com/SFdRVr4qQ6— Philip D Ray (@DefendInDallas) June 15, 2016
Ray later tweeted that law enforcement response to the situation was "swift."
A robot was being used to search the suspect's car for explosives. The area around the vehicle was taped off.
"There was no mention of bombs in the car, we're just taking that extra step to make sure nothing is in there," a police spokesman said in a press conference late Wednesday morning
Lauren Zakalik and Landon Haaf, WFAA 12:05 PM. CDT June 15, 2016
(Photo: WFAA)
DENTON - Note: This story has been updated throughout as police released more information and clarification.
A man who allegedly made "terroristic threats" at a hospital in Denton was arrested at the county courthouse there Wednesday morning.
The bizarre incident began Tuesday night when 28-year-old Peshwaz Azad Waise called police, speaking "irrationally." He then went to an IHOP on the University of North Texas campus and was asked to leave.
Around 8 a.m. Wednesday, police received a “suspicious person” call near Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in the 200 block of North Bonnie Brae Street. Waise entered the Women's Center at the hospital and made a terroristic threat, police said.
"He went inside and began insisting they take the [Quran] from him," read a press release from Denton Police. "He told them to give the Koran to the chaplain or chapel 'or die.'"
Waise then drove to the Denton County Courthouse just over three miles away and walked through security. Police obtained an arrest warrant for terroristic threats and took Waise to jail.
Major crime scene at the #Denton county courthouse. Crime scene blocked off and lots of police. Only info is "wanted person apprehended."— Lawyer Peter Schulte (@AttyPeteSchulte) June 15, 2016
Defense attorney Philip Ray wrote on Twitter that a man was "hollering with a [Quran]” at the courthouse. Police later said no threat was made at the courthouse.
Unconfirmed bomb threat at Denton County. Man hollering with Koran at courthouse steps. #NotFunny pic.twitter.com/SFdRVr4qQ6— Philip D Ray (@DefendInDallas) June 15, 2016
Ray later tweeted that law enforcement response to the situation was "swift."
A robot was being used to search the suspect's car for explosives. The area around the vehicle was taped off.
"There was no mention of bombs in the car, we're just taking that extra step to make sure nothing is in there," a police spokesman said in a press conference late Wednesday morning
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