Abington Man Brandished Gun During Fight At Movie Theater, Police Say

WARRINGTON TOWNSHIP, PA — An Abington man is facing disorderly conduct charges after he brandished a gun inside a Bucks County movie theater.

The incident happened on Oct. 3 at the Regal Cinema on Easton Road in Warrington when police say Esra Jesse Wallace, 42, got into an argument with other theater-goers for making noise during a movie.

Police said Wallace cursed and yelled at other theater goers to "shut up." An argument ensued, during which Wallace is accused of brandishing a firearm in his waistband, police said.

When Wallace was approached by a manager, police say he allegedly told the manager not to come any closer while grabbing his waistband. Wallace then exited the theater, followed by an employee.

Police said Wallace got into a car and fled the area, nearly striking the theater employee.

Horsham Police later stopped Wallace on Horsham Road and handed over custody to Warrington Police. Wallace refused a request by police to search his vehicle, police said.

Wallace and his vehicle were taken to the Warrington Police Department, where he was processed and arraigned by Judge Stacy Wertman, who set bail at $50,000 or 10 percent cash.

Wallace was unable to post bail and was transported to the Bucks County Correctional Facility. A search warrant was later executed on Wallace’s vehicle and a handgun was found inside.

Wallace is charged with terroristic threats and three counts of disorderly conduct.