A Fort Branch man faces charges after allegedly pointing a handgun at a couple.
On Wednesday evening around 6:25 pm, authorities in the area responded to 205 West John Street in Fort Branch after 62-year-old Robert Crawford allegedly pointed a handgun at two neighbors.
When officers arrived, they located Crawford in the alley near the neighbor’s residence.
Officers say Crawford appeared to be intoxicated and had to be ordered several times to remove his hand from his pocket.
After he finally complied, he was placed in handcuffs. During a search, a loaded handgun was found in Crawford’s pocket.
Officers conducted an on-scene investigation and were able to determine a female neighbor was picking up trash in the alley when Crawford allegedly approached her and started screaming.
The female yelled for her husband who was in a nearby garage.
After he appeared, Crawford allegedly pointed a handgun at the couple. The neighbors immediately walked away and called 911.
The investigation also revealed Crawford was under the influence of alcohol. Crawford was arrested and taken to the Gibson County Jail where he is currently being held on bond.
He is charged with Pointing a Firearm and Intimidation with a Deadly Weapon.
