Facebook posts led to criminal charges in Bristol Township.
John Henninger, 39, of Hellertown, Northampton County, allegedly posted twice on the Facebook page of a Bristol Township jeweler’s Facebook page in late October.
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In the posts, the 39 year old called the proprietor of the Veterans Highway jewelry store a child molester. Another post appeared to show Henninger holding what looked like a handgun, court documents stated.
Henninger was identified by an acquaintance of the jewelry owner.
Henningger was arraigned by District Judge Joanne Kline on charges of terroristic threats and harassment. He was sent to Bucks County prison on 10 percent of $50,000.
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The 39 year old’s preliminary hearing is scheduled for February 3 Kline’s court.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
