NEWPORT CITY — Police say a Derby man was arrested after he attempted to buy a gun through a neighbor and threatened to kill everyone at Northeast Kingdom Human Services as well as the Derby Village Store.
According to a statement issued by State Police Trooper Joshua Mikkola, on Friday, August 23, police received a report from an employee at North East Kingdom Human Services, that 38-year-old John Barclay called and made threats to harm staff.
During the investigation, police say they spoke with Barclay both on the phone and in person.
“In conversation, Barclay divulged to the troopers his intent to harm others as well, to include staff at the Derby Village Store,” Mikkola said in a statement.
Police also say that Barclay attempted to buy a gun through his neighbor.
Barclay was placed under arrest and transported to the Derby Barracks for processing.
He was later lodged at Northern State Correctional Facility.
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