Death threats lead to arrest

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November 06, 2009 8:40 AM

THE PORTERVILLE RECORDER

A Tulare man was arrested Thursday after he allegedly threatened to kill a Porterville resident.

Rudy Encines, 30, allegedly sent a text message to Brock Pearson stating “Watch your back” “I’ll kill you,” authorities report.

Encines was then allegedly found with a BB gun outside Pearson’s house.

He was arrested and booked at the Porterville Substation on suspicion of making threats.

Contact The Recorder newsroom at 784-5000, Ext. 1050

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