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Christy captured in Ohio

Shawn Christy has been captured in Ohio, according to laaw enforcement officials in Ohio.

Christy, 26, was apprehended in Mifflin Twp. at 4:45 p.m., according to the U.S. Marshals Service, who were assisted by authorities in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

Christy also has been accused of stealing vehicles and breaking into restaurants and homes to obtain food while hiding from authorities, who pursued him through several states.

Craig Christy posted that the FBI called him. Posts indicate he is safe, but in need of food.

Christy, of McAdoo, has been the subject of a search by federal marshals because he threatened President Donald Trump. He also threatened Northampton County District Attorney John Morganelli.

Authorities say Christy stole a truck Sunday from the area of McAdoo, Pennsylvania, and fled after abandoning it Sunday on Interstate 71 in the Mansfield area, about 65 miles (104 kilometers) north of Columbus.