Crime & Safety
Man Threatens To Shoot Patrons At Phoenixville Bar: Cops
The man was drunk and then tried to drive away, police said.
PHOENIXVILLE, PA — A Phoenixville man was arrested last week after threatening to shoot patrons of a local bar, according to a Phoenixville Police Department blotter.
The incident occurred on June 8 at around 2:44 a.m. at Prima Lounge.
Jimmy O. Evans, 57, of Phoenixville was allegedly drunk and got into an argument with some other late-night bar-goers, police said.
Find out what's happening in Phoenixvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
At some point during the argument, he made his threats, and then tried to leave the bar in a pick-up truck, authorities said.
Police pulled Evans over as he was living the lot and tried to give him a blood alcohol test, but he refused, according to authorities.
Find out what's happening in Phoenixvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
He was charged with terroristic threats and driving under the influence, and his license will be revoked for a year due to his refusal of the BAC test.
A preliminary hearing is forthcoming.
Patch file photo
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
