Charges waived in threats case
The owner of a Canonsburg bar and restaurant who was accused of threatening the borough’s mayor, two building officials and his own brother last month waived that case to court as well as a separate drug case Tuesday.
Sean Jordan, 42, of 214 Greenside Ave., was charged with two counts of terroristic threats and five counts of harassment for allegedly making the threats in early February. He also was charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia stemming from an incident Dec. 17.
Jordan had been scheduled for preliminary hearings before District Judge Ethan Ward after District Judge David Mark, who hears cases from Canonsburg, recused himself.
Jordan is identified in court documents as the owner of McGrogan’s Tap Room and the adjacent Big Fellas Pizza. Both are in a plaza on East Pike Street directly across from Canonsburg’s borough building.
On Feb. 1, Canonsburg police went with code enforcement officials to notify Jordan that he was doing unauthorized construction at Big Fellas Pizza. Three days later, Jordan reportedly made an early morning call to borough manager Terry Hazlett and left a voicemail message. In the message, Jordan reportedly threatened to “blow Mayor Dave Rhome” and “blow the Pop Music Hall of Fame.” He also left Rhome a separate message telling the mayor “to leave me alone or I will get you.”
Jordan also allegedly called code enforcement officer Sam Ditullio and left obscene remarks. He also allegedly threatened to assault Ditullio. He also made a call with derogatory comments to zoning officer Ron Backner.
Jordan’s brother, Robert Jordan, told Canonsburg police Feb. 6 his brother threatened him.
In December, police were called to the residence on Greenside to check Jordan’s well being. Five bags of suspected marijuana were found after Jordan invited police into the residence. Jordan remains free on $100,000 bond.