Lucasville deputies were called out over the weekend after a disturbing report of threats to torch a home and camper.
A worried caller told officers that a man had suggested a relative could burn down their camper. While the threat wasn’t made directly, the caller wanted it on record — and that tip led deputies straight to a much bigger problem.
When officers followed up, they discovered the suspect, Larry Buckler, had an active warrant out of the sheriff’s office. Deputies knocked a few doors down, and Jason — the man of the hour — answered. His warrant was confirmed, and officers moved in.
Buckler was hauled off to the Scioto County Jail without a fight, booked on charges of:
- Failure to Appear
- Probation Violation
- Driving without proper safety glass in his vehicle
What started as a possible arson threat ended in a very different set of charges. Deputies didn’t find flames, but they did find one man’s freedom going up in smoke.
🚨 Why Even “Indirect” Threats Matter
Police take threats seriously — even if they’re vague or second-hand. Saying someone else could set fire to property, or making a statement that “sounds like” a threat, can still be alarming and enough to trigger an investigation. Officers don’t wait to see if someone follows through; they act quickly to keep the situation from escalating.
Lesson: If you feel threatened, call it in. If you’re angry, think twice before saying something that could be taken as a threat — because law enforcement won’t shrug it off.
