Patterson man accused of threatening mayor, City Hall staff

A man accused of threatening Patterson Mayor Rodney Grogan and City Hall staff members has been on charges related to the threat and on a drug possession charge.

Samuel Rebardi, 26, Lee Street, Patterson, was booked Thursday on charge of telephone harassment, simple assault and possession of methamphetamine.

Rebardi is being held at the Patterson Jail with no bond set.

Rebardi first called City Hall on Wednesday to ask for a donation from the mayor, Police Chief Garrett Grogan said.

On Thursday, the chief said, Rebardi called back to ask where the money was, and threatened to kill Grogan and others at City Hall.

The threat was reported to the Police Department. During Rebardi’s arrest, he was found to possess methamphetamine, the chief said.

This story has been edited to correct the bond information.