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Former Scranton police officer sentenced

Thomas McDonald was accused of threatening a former supervisor.
Credit: WNEP
Former Cpl. Thomas McDonald at a funeral in 2015

SCRANTON, Pa. — A former Scranton police officer accused of threatening his former supervisor via text was sentenced Tuesday.

According to court papers, Thomas McDonald received:

  • Count 1: Time served to 23 months probation
  • Count 2: 2 years probation
  • Count 3: 2 years probation
  • Count 4: 2 years probation

McDonald is ordered to keep away from drugs and alcohol.

Court papers show McDonald texted things such as, "You won't know when it's coming but it will come."

The Lackawanna County district attorney believes the former officer sent the threats after being fired for an unrelated matter.

RELATED: Troopers: Former Scranton cop threatened other members of the department

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