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Nanuet man threatened Cuomo, other pols, and had weapons, cops say

Originally published: February 21, 2013 2:40 PM
Updated: February 21, 2013 3:28 PM
By RON BITTNER  ronald.bittner@cablevision.com

Lawrence Mulqueen, 49, of Nanuet, has been charged

Photo credit: Clarkstown Police Department | Lawrence Mulqueen, 49, of Nanuet, has been charged with making terroristic threats toward prominent politicians, illegally possessing weapons and harassment. (Feb. 21, 2013)

A Rockland County man maintained a small illegal arsenal in his home while taking to the Internet under an assumed name to threaten the lives of prominent elected officials, including Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo, police said.

Lawrence Mulqueen, 49, of Nanuet, was arrested about 6 p.m. Wednesday, Clarkstown police Sgt. Glenn Cummings said.

Mulqueen was charged with three counts of making terroristic...

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