Bentonville man accused of threatening man with a gun

BENTONVILLE -- A Bentonville man was arrested Tuesday in connection with threatening a neighbor.

David K. Guillermo Jr., 21, was being held in the Benton County Jail on Thursday. He has not had a bond hearing. He was arrested in connection aggravated assault, first-degree terroristic threatening and first-degree criminal mischief.

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Officers went to 54 Cheryl Circle at 10:48 p.m. Monday for an armed person call, according to a Bentonville police news release.

A neighbor told police he witnessed multiple people spray painting graffiti on a garage door and home, according to the release. The neighbor yelled at them to stop and was approached by a suspect wearing a bandana over his face, according to the release.

The suspect aimed a chrome handgun at the neighbor and said, "I will shoot you if you don't go back inside," the release stated. The neighbor then called police, according to the release.

The suspect left before police arrived, but officers were able to identify Guillermo, according to the release.

Police executed a search warrant at 1311 S.E. Moberly Lane, Apt. 3 where Guillermo was arrested. Police recovered a 9 mm handgun, according to the release.

NW News on 06/16/2017

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