Hunter
06/26/22
A Massachusetts man was arrested early Saturday after allegedly threatening his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend with a knife.
According to the arrest report, a Johnson County deputy was dispatched to the 200 block of Woodfield Drive in Tiffin just after 1 am on reports of a man armed with a knife, threatening his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend. Upon arrival, 55-year-old Richard Moreno of Worcester was arguing with the woman in the garage of the residence.
The current boyfriend said he saw a knife in Moreno’s hand as he told him if he didn’t leave, quote, “it was gonna get bad.” Moreno also told him, “this is how heroes die.” He told the deputy he was in fear for his life.
The woman reportedly believed that Moreno had a knife, and even asked him if he had one. The weapon was reportedly not located.
Moreno was arrested and charged with Assault with a Dangerous Weapon and 1st degree Harassment; if convicted on both counts, he could be sentenced to up to four years in jail.
