A federal warrant was issued June 19 for Christy in relation to Facebook threats to the Northampton County district attorney, stating, “Keep it up Morganelli, I promise I’ll put a bullet in your head as soon as I put one in the head of President Donald J. Trump.” Christy has threatened to use “full lethal force on any law enforcement officer that tries to detain me."

Christy was on the run since June 20, leading law enforcement on a chase through New York, Canada, West Virginia, Maryland, back into Pennsylvania and then into Ohio on Sunday.

Federal authorities were offering a cash award of up to $20,000 for information leading to the direct arrest of Christy.

Christy fancied himself a survivalist but authorities coordinated and focused their search on him in north central Ohio all week.

Area residents were on high alert all week as authorities urged them to remain vigilant and report anything they found suspicious, such as food, water, clothing or other necessities suddenly missing from homes, storage areas or garages.

On Friday, Christy's father, Craig Christy encouraged his son to turn himself into Dog (Duane) Chapman the Bounty Hunter via Facebook.

"Shawn Christy, need you to call 570-225-8675.Need you to turn yourself in to Dog Chapman Bounty Hunter. Lawyers and Bailbondsman will be provided," the post said.

Later Friday, Craig Christy posted again. This time with screenshots of messages from Shawn.

"Shawn, this is Dad, in the event you encounter law enforcement, please listen to commands they give you," Craig Christy wrote. "The FBI, Secret Service and the rest of law enforcement wants a safe ending... Pack it in son, you proved your point. Mom and I and thousands in our group Shawn Christy Political Prisoner love and support you."

In the messages, he encouraged his son to call so that he could get him in touch with Chapman.

"I'll be in touch," Shawn Christy said, according to the screenshots.