A Mars man was charged after repeatedly threatening and intimidating residents in a home while carrying a samurai sword on his back, police said.

Jason Richard Starr, 26, was charged with one misdemeanor count each of false imprisonment and simple assault following the alleged Aug. 14 incident.

Police said they responded to a residence on Davidson Road in Adams Township for reports of a man out of control and smashing things. The caller said the man had weapons, such as swords and throwing stars, and had threatened bloodshed if police were called.

Police said before the incident, Starr had come downstairs to shut off the television on the home’s main level. Police said Starr then slammed doors on the main level and demanded the caller do what he told them to do.

Police said a resident

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