(La Vernia) — A La Vernia man is behind bars after allegedly threatening to commit an act of mass violence in neighoring Wilson County. The threats were made during calls to two different Comal County hotlines on Sept. 8. The calls were believed to be made by a male caller from a home in Wilson County. Following up on those reports, the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office identified the caller as Jonni Carville, of the 100 block of Circle Six Drive in La Vernia.
Upon arriving at his home, officials say Carville was allegedly uncooperative and “made it clear that he had a disdain for law enforcement” and would “only speak to the deputies on scene through a window.” Authorities say other family members at the residence reportedly made the situation worse and deputies were unable to take any further action at that time.
Further investigations revealed that Carville had earlier had an interaction with the La Vernia Police Department while at the police station. The next day, it was also reported that he was “hostile” and “uncooperative” while at La Vernia Middle School.
The negative demeanor was allegedly director towards the school officer and school administration.
It’s also been reported that Carville had multiple firearms and had reportedly posted how he didn’t like police or school officials. Upon his arrest, authorities found nearly 100 guns and “tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition” at the home. Carville was charged with making terroristic threats. He remains in the Wilson County Jail in lieu of a $150,000 bond.