A home invasion case in the Bay Area has intensified in court, with prosecutors introducing an additional charge related to a child against Jason Thomas Nichols, 30.
Nichols, who is from Solano County, appeared in court on Monday regarding the incident that occurred on April 7.
Prosecutors allege that Nichols threatened to kill the occupants and made repeated demands to be allowed inside, telling the victims, 'I’m going to kill you' and 'take you out.'
The confrontation escalated into violence when the father returned and confronted Nichols with a shovel in an effort to protect his family.
Nichols has been accused of four felonies, including burglary, assault with a deadly weapon, vandalism, and making criminal threats.
He is also facing a fifth charge of annoying or molesting a child under the age of 18, which reportedly originated from a prior incident.
Nichols has not entered a plea, and his next court appearance is set for April 23.
