Man arrested for making threats at polling station in New York’s Fowler town

He was apprehended by state police after fleeing scene, allegedly due to his anger at being denied right to vote

By Merve Aydogan

HAMILTON, Canada (AA) – A man was arrested on Tuesday morning after making violent threats at a polling station in the town of Fowler, New York.

"An investigation determined a male who is a convicted felon attempted to vote, and his status indicated he was not re-registered since being released from prison," noted a statement by the state police, adding that the man became angry and began to make "threatening remarks such as burning the place down and returning with a firearm."

The police launched a search for the man, who fled the scene but was shortly apprehended.

"He was transported to SP Gouverneur for further interviewing," the statement said, noting that the investigation is ongoing.

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