POLK COUNTY, Texas – Deputies in Polk County have arrested a 23-year-old former employee of a Christian youth camp near the Livingston area after they say the man made threats towards the camp.
Mario Bernal, 23, is charged with felony terroristic threat. His bond has been set at $50,000.
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According to authorities, on Sunday, the Polk County Sheriff’s Office investigated threats made against Camp Cho-Yeh, a Christian youth camp and retreat center located near Livingston.
Authorities were able to identify Bernal, who they say is an ex-employee of the camp, as the suspect.
A warrant for Bernal’s arrest was issued.
The Livingston Police Department says units were staged around Camp Cho-Yeh on Sunday when Bernal’s vehicle was spotted on S. Washington Avenue near the entrance to the camp. The vehicle was stopped and Bernal was taken into custody without incident.
“Even though there is no current threat to the community, law enforcement will proactively patrol in and near Camp Cho-Yeh while the investigation continues,” the Livingston Police Department said.