Altoona man found with knives on school property after multiple incidents, police report

ALTOONA, Pa. (WTAJ) — After multiple reported similar incidents to police, an Altoona man was charged with having knives on school property.

Vincent Lee Stone Jr., 68, was charged for the incident at the Altoona Public Library, property of the Altoona Area School District, on Feb. 5, when he allegedly went into the library with two knives, according to charges filed.

Altoona School District Police said they were called to the library at around 11 a.m. Police noted in the criminal complaint that Stone was known by the person calling for help after multiple other run-ins with him at the library.

Police said they arrived to find Stone at a copy machine. When asked if he had knives on him, Stone said he didn’t, the complaint reads. Stone also became verbally and visibly angry, they said.

When frisked for officer safety, police said two knives were found in Stone’s coat. Police advised Stone of the violation and asked him to leave.

It was noted in the charges filed that school police and library staff have had at least three incidents with Stone in the past where he had a knife on his belt and was warned on at least one occasion.

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Stone was charged with possession of a weapon on school property and a summons was issued.

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