Woman accused of threatening DA
A Butler woman is behind bars after allegedly threatening the life of the Butler County district attorney.
Brittany M. Hartos, 25, faces a charge of terroristic threats after state police investigated a phone call she made around 9 p.m. Saturday.
Hartos allegedly called the National Crisis Hotline and made threats against Richard Goldinger. During the call she allegedly said she would go to Goldinger's house or to where he works to kill him, according to state police.
The National Crisis Hotline, also called the Suicide Prevention Lifeline, is a government run service that anyone can call for free at any time. The hotline offers “confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals,” according to its website.
Goldinger, reached by phone Sunday, declined to comment on the investigation.
He said that it was the first time in his tenure as district attorney that he was made aware of any alleged threats.
The investigation was started and an arrest was made within several hours of the call.
“State police acted quickly and I'm appreciative of that,” Goldinger said.
He said he will refer prosecution of Hartos' case to the state attorney general's office since he is the alleged victim in the case.
Hartos was arrested early Sunday and placed in the Butler County Prison on a $100,000 bail.
She does not have a criminal history in Pennsylvania.
