Law enforcement officials arrested a man Thursday who allegedly made threatening comments toward Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake's staff that referenced the shooting of House Majority Whip Steve Scalise. The Pima County Sheriff's office confirmed that Mark Prichard, 59, was arrested on Thursday at Flake's Tucson office. REP. STEVE SCALISE RE-ADMITTED TO INTENSIVE CARE UNITAccording to authorities, Prichard was among a group of protesters at Flake's office on Thursday. Pima County authorities also arrested 70-year-old protester Patrick Diehl for criminal trespass in the 3rd degree after he allegedly attempted to force his way into Flake’s office. Related Image Expand / CollapseBoth Diehl and Prichard were transported to the Pima County Adult Detention Complex.

Source: Fox News July 06, 2017 21:00 UTC