A Dickson City man fought with officers, injured the Olyphant police chief with a handcuff and threatened an officer and his family, according to a criminal complaint.
Terrance Leland-Credle, of 1013 Main St., faces charges of assault, terroristic threats, trespass and disorderly conduct.
On Tuesday, Olyphant Police Chief James DeVoe responded to Willow Avenue and Grant Street near an apartment building, for the report of disorderly conduct, according to the criminal complaint.
When DeVoe approached Leland-Credle indicating that he was being detained for trespassing, the 39-year-old attempted to walk away.
He then became combative, lunging at a maintenance worker and threatening to kill him.
When DeVoe attempted to put Leland-Credle in handcuffs, the suspect kicked back at him.
After one handcuff was secured, Leland-Credle resisted, pulling backward and cutting DeVoe’s arm. After the second handcuff was secured, Leland-Credle continued to struggle as he was being placed in the police car, according to the complaint.
Police said Leland-Credle continued making threats while he was being transported to the police station, including threats to find and harm an officer’s family.
Leland-Credle said he knew where the officer lived and would find him after he was released from jail, according to police.
Officers allege Leland-Credle had been outside the Willow Avenue apartments, despite knowing he was not permitted there and that he had previously threatened people living in apartments there.
Leland-Credle remains at the Lackawanna County Prison in lieu of $25,000 bail.
A preliminary hearing is scheduled for 10 a.m. on Sept. 22 before District Judge Paul Keeler.