Sarver man jailed for alleged threats
State police charged a 61-year-old Sarver man with threatening two judges and a Buffalo Township supervisor, allegedly evidenced through a slew of voicemails.
Frederick W. Buehler was arraigned Tuesday on three charges: one felony count of retaliation against a prosecutor or judicial officer, along with misdemeanor charges of making terroristic threats and harassment.
Trooper Richard Giustini investigated the case, speaking with all three victims, according to the affidavit of probable cause.
According to court documents, District Judge Sue Haggerty called state police Monday after Buffalo Township Supervisor Gary Risch Sr. called her about receiving several threatening voicemails.
According to the victims, Buehler left voicemails allegedly threatening, Haggerty, Risch and President Judge Thomas Doerr.
Court records show Buehler was charged through Haggerty's office in September and had stood before Doerr as a defendant in past cases as well.
Buffalo Township Police arrested and charged Buehler in September with misdemeanor driving under the influence, speeding, driving an unregistered vehicle, driving without a valid inspection and driving with a suspended or revoked license.
While the charges were submitted through Haggerty's office, none of Buehler's scheduled court appearances will occur before Haggerty, according to court documents.
Giustini followed up with Haggerty on Monday to listen to one of the voicemails forwarded to her by Risch.
In listening to one of the voicemails, Giustini heard comments such as “throwing bodies on 356,” “get your last meal,” and “you're going to the cooker.”
Buehler also allegedly said he was “cleaning house” and suggested blood would be spilled on Thursday, among other comments.
Giustini interviewed Risch over the phone. Risch identified the message Giustini listened to as being left on Sunday.
“Risch Sr. related all messages in his opinion were threatening in nature,” Giustini wrote in the affidavit. “(Risch) also advised that the defendant is all 'worked up' about going back to jail.”
Buehler remains in the Butler County Prison on $75,000 bond following his arraignment Tuesday before District Judge William O'Donnell.
