A Butler Township man surrendered Wednesday afternoon after a standoff along at a home along Route 61.
According to the Pennsylvania State Police, Troopers from the Frackville Barracks responded Wednesday morning, July 15,2020 around 7:26 AM to 860 Fountain St. Butler Township for the report of a male throwing objects from a second story window onto Route 61.
Upon arrival to the scene, John Miller, 54, was in the second-floor window brandishing a semi-automatic pistol.
As the troopers retreated to safety Miller threw glass jars at them almost striking them. The troopers then began negotiating with Miller.
The Pennsylvania State Police SERT team was activated and responded to the scene. After a brief standoff Miller came out of the house and surrendered. Miller was taken to a local hospital for a mental health evaluation.
Miller is also charged with Recklessly Endangering Another Person, Propulsion of missiles into an occupied vehicle or onto a roadway, Terroristic Threats, and Simple assault.
Students were at sports practices during the incident at North Schuylkill High School. Those students were held on lockdown during the incident.
Route 61 was also closed during the incident and reopened around 2:30pm.
Students were at sports practices during the incident at North Schuylkill High School. Those students were held on lockdown during the incident.
Route 61 was also closed during the incident and reopened around 2:30pm.
