Tamaqua police charged William Hill Jr., 44, with terroristic threats after he threatened to kill a Tamaqua man — and flatten the tires on his truck while he was at it.

According to police, the victim reported to police that Hill, also of Tamaqua, threatened him during a phone call at 4:36 p.m. Oct. 16. During the call, Hill told the victim that he was “going to rip your face off, (expletive) kill you, flatten your tires and hide your family.”

Two witnesses were with the victim when Hill called with the threats.

He also faces a harassment charge.