Altoona Man Arrested For Making Threats and Brandishing Firearm

Altoona man accused of pulling out gun, pointing it at woman's ex-husband

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) -- An Altoona man was arrested after an argument between two exes resulted in him allegedly pulling a gun on a man. Jame Purcell, 34 (Altoona Police Department) James Purcell, 34, was arrested and charged with felony firearm charges and misdemeanor terroristic threats, simple assault and reckless endangerment after Altoona police were called to a residence on the 1100 block of 14th Avenue around 3:42 p.m. Oct. 12. According …

Altoona Man Arrested For Making Threats and Brandishing Firearm

Altoona Police have arrested a city man accused of pulling a handgun and threatening another man.  Thirty-four-year-old James Anthony Purcell, was charged with illegal firearm possession and making terroristic threats after an incident on the 1100 block of 14th Avenue.  Purcell, who was arraigned on Sunday, is being held on $75,000 bail, in the Blair County Prison.  Investigators report that Purcell became involved in an argument between a femal…