Man Who Threatened to Kill Sheriff's Deputy Arrested in Half Moon Bay: Police

HALF MOON BAY, CA — San Mateo County sheriff's detectives arrested a man over the weekend in Half Moon Bay who allegedly threatened to kill one of their own.

On March 11, deputies say 24-year-old Eric Marchi misused the 911 system to complain about a previous legal matter, according to sheriff's officials. At the time, he was allegedly belligerent and used profanity.

"A member of the Sheriff’s Office reached out to the suspect in attempts to resolve the situation," the sheriff's office said in a news release. "Marchi responded by stating he was armed and would shoot him."

"Due to the fact that Marchi has weapons registered to him and due to the specific nature of his threat, his comments were taken seriously," officials added. "Through an investigation, detectives were able to obtain an arrest warrant."

At about 5 p.m. Saturday, detectives spotted Marchi driving in the area of U.S. Highway 1 and Miramontes Pont Road, where he was arrested.

He was booked into the Maguire Correctional Facility on suspicion of making terrorist threats.

Anyone with information is asked to call sheriff's Detective Gaby Ghaghouri at (650) 259-2313. People who wish to remain anonymous can call (800) 547-2500.

— Bay City News Service contributed to this report / Image via San Mateo County Sheriff's Office