CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. – A man was arrested and charged with making repeated threats toa local church and its members.
Rogelio Demoura, 59, was evicted from his home and church members were providing food, clothing and money assistance to Demoura.
Demoura came to the church on Dec 4 and requested more assistance, at which time, he was made aware that additional funds were not available.
He became irate and made threats to blow everything up or to shoot up the church, but was convinced to leave the property without incident and did not return nor contact the church at that time.
Demoura’s silence ended and, on Dec 9 and 10. He reached out to specific church members and levied more threats of harm against them and the church. Police were contacted as the threats continued, even specifying a certain day for the acts of violence, causing concern for the safety of employees and the congregation. Also, Demoura was believed to have access to firearms.
A warrant for harassment was taken out and, through a concerted team effort, police quickly located Demoura and took him in custody on Dec 10, around 5:30 pm.
Demoura was booked into the Montgomery County Jail and charged with harassment. His bond was set at $5,000 bond. He was also served with an Order of Protection.