Greene County man charged in break-in
A Greene County man is charged with burglary and aggravated assault, accused of breaking into a home at 252½ W. Franklin St. in Waynesburg and threatening to kill three people Thursday.
Waynesburg Borough Police alleged John Gary Shultz, 35, of Holbrook, went to the home around 6:24 a.m. and kicked in the front door before throwing pieces of block at another door separating the entryway from the living area and yelling that he was going to kill the three people inside.
When police arrived, Shultz fled on foot, ignoring commands from officers to stop and get on the ground, according to court documents. He was found and arrested about 2 p.m., police reported.
Shultz is charged with burglary with persons present, criminal trespass and three counts each of aggravated assault and terroristic threats. He is being held without bail at Greene County Prison, awaiting his preliminary hearing scheduled for July 28.