New York (CNN) -- A Connecticut man arrested and charged with harassment after allegedly making threatening phone calls to a state representative is free on $1,000 bond, according to a press release from the State Capitol Police Department.
Police say John Matika, 67, made several "alarming comments" during calls to Connecticut State Rep. Linda Gentile's office, while expressing opposition to pending legislation that would limit firearm magazine capacities.
"This individual made a direct threat against me and made specific reference to the attempted murder of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and the tragedy that occurred in Tucson, Arizona," Gentile said in a written statement on Friday. "I am thankful that the threats made against me were not acted upon and
nobody was hurt."
Matika told CNN Friday he only called Gentile's office once, never threatened violence and never mentioned the Giffords shooting.
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