ST. JOHNSBURY — A 47-year-old man was arrested following an incident in St. Johnsbury yesterday.
Authorities say they were alerted to an argument that took place, and a weapon used, on Avenue C at around 4:25 p.m.
Police say they spoke with all parties involved and it was determined during the course of the argument Lonnie Abbott, of St. Johnsbury, pulled a pistol.
The pistol however ended up being a CO2 pistol but at the time John Matthews, 52, of St. Johnsbury, and Kyle Matthews, 29, of St Johnsbury, believed it to be an actual handgun.
Police say both men feared for their lives and ran back to their residence.
Abbott was arrested and transported to the State Police barracks for processing.
Abbott was released with a citation to appear in court for aggravated assault, criminal threatening, and reckless endangerment.
