LANCASTER COUNTY – Police took an Ephrata, Lancaster County man into custody after he made threats to police. 49-year-old George Conners was charged with terroristic threats, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness. On August 28 at 12:38 p.m., officers responded to the 100 block of Fieldcrest Lane in Ephrata Township for a traumatic, injured subject who possibly wrecked his motorcycle. Police made contact with Conners at the rear of his home while he was attempting to smash his rear patio window with a pickax. During the interaction, Connors threatened to shoot the officers and that they better wear extra padding in their vest next time they come to his residence. Conners was also determined to be under the influence of alcohol. He was arrested, arraigned, and taken to Lancaster County Prison in lieu of $30,000 bail.
GEORGE CONNORS