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Columbia man arrested on terroristic threats, theft and disorderly conduct charges

A Columbia man was charged on July 17, 2026 with terroristic threats, theft and disorderly conduct; he is listed as homeless and is presumed innocent.

Published Aug 4, 2026, 3:11 PM EDT | Northampton Crimewatch

On July 17, 2026 at approximately 11:19 a.m., Benjamin Andrew Poor, 36, of Columbia, PA, was charged with terroristic threats with intent to terrorize another, theft by unlawful taking–movable property, and disorderly conduct hazardous/physical offense. The Columbia Borough Police Department filed the charges; Poor is listed as homeless and is considered innocent until proven guilty. The report lists a $0 amount associated with the incident.