New Kensington man accused of threatening neighbor with gun

A New Kensington man is facing several charges after police say he threatened his neighbor with a gun.

Officers responded to the 200 block of Sixth Avenue Monday. The victim told them that Jacob Recker, 26, was making noise and banging on the walls of a multi-tenant home where they both live on separate floors.

Police said the victim went to the homeowner’s house to complain about the noise when Recker approached him. After a verbal altercation, Recker is accused of pointing a gun at the victim and allegedly saying, “I’m not fighting anymore; I just shot. So go upstairs or I’ll shoot you.

Officers executed a search warrant at Recker’s apartment and found a 9mm pistol, matching the description provided by witnesses, in the living room.

Recker is accused of terrorist threats, simple assault and disturbing the peace. He was taken to the Westmoreland County Jail and is being held on $100,000 bail.

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