Man who threatened Chippewa Falls Judge, now in a mental hospital
CHIPPEWA FALLS, Wis. (WLAX/WEUX) – We’re learning a man, accused of threatening to quote “shoot up” a Chippewa County Courthouse, is now in a mental hospital. According to court documents, the attorney for 40-year-old Harley Alcala says he has not been able to reach him and says he is currently committed in a hospital.
In May of last year, Alcala was arrested and charged after a police chase, following a post he made on social media where he threatened to shoot up the courthouse and a Chippewa County Judge. He has another court date set for July 31st.
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