A Susanville man was arrested Thursday morning after the Susanville Police Department, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office and the Susanville CHP executed a warrant at a South Gilman Street residence. According to police the man was wanted because he had made, “terrorist threats against a Police Officer.”
“The initial search was to locate any firearms that may be used to carry out the threats,” explained Interim Chief of Police Kelley Merritt in details released this morning.
The search revealed that the suspect, identified by police as Jeffery Lord Sr., was in possession of four firearms, one of which was loaded.
In addition to the firearms, law enforcement also seized approximately 60 grams of Heroin, other items consistent with the sales of drug paraphernalia and $26,980 in cash.
A stolen motorcycle was also recovered on the property.
Lord was arrested on multiple charges relating to terrorist threats, obstructing an officer, auto theft, possession of Heroin for sale, and possession of controlled substances while in possession of firearms. He was booked into the Lassen County Jail.
Susanville Police Department Public Information Officer Victoria Estrada thanked SEMSA, the Lassen County Sheriff’s Office and CHP-Susanville for their assistance during the incident.
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