Cristopher Henderson, 37, of Exton, was charged after allegedly posting on Facebook that he was driving to St. Pius X Church and School in Broomall on Tuesday, June 9, according to Marple Township Police.<\/p>\n
Police were dispatched to the parish shortly after 9 a.m. after receiving reports of alarming online posts. In one message cited in the affidavit, Henderson allegedly wrote that he was driving to St. Pius X and added, “I’m sending all you to hell.” The church and school were occupied at the time, with Mass underway and students on campus, according to investigators.<\/p>\n
Multiple community members reported the posts, prompting officers to secure the property and begin searching for Henderson.<\/p>\n
Newtown Township Police located Henderson’s vehicle on West Chester Pike and detained him until Marple Township officers arrived, Police Chief Brandon Graeff told the press.\u00a0<\/p>\n
According to court records, Henderson was charged with Felony Terroristic Threats With Intent To Terrorize Another. He was arraigned before Magisterial District Judge Michael A. Burns and committed to Delaware County Prison after failing to post $500,000 monetary bail. His preliminary hearing is scheduled for June 25 before Judge David H. Lang. <\/p>\n
Police said Henderson had previously come to their attention over similar social media activity. On Sunday, June 7, officers contacted him at St. Pius X after another concerning Facebook post. During that encounter, Henderson allegedly asked officers if they came to every Mass or if they were there specifically for him before stating, “You never know when someone is going to randomly come shoot up the place,” according to the affidavit.<\/p>\n
As a condition of the case, Henderson must undergo a psychological evaluation and is prohibited from entering Marple Township except for court-related business, police said.<\/p>\n
Authorities emphasized there is no ongoing threat to the public. Officers remained at St. Pius X through the end of the school day Tuesday as a precaution.<\/p>\n
Court records also show Henderson is currently facing separate active charges in Chester County, including aggravated assault and terroristic threats stemming from an April case in West Chester Borough. A preliminary hearing in that matter is scheduled for June 23.<\/p>\n