Man arrested after Custer County deputies say he pointed a gun at people during Flag Day Rally
CUSTER COUNTY, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Custer County Sheriff's Office says they arrested a man after he allegedly pointed a gun at people who were attending a Flag Day Rally near the Sangre De Cristo Sentinel Newspaper offices.
The sheriff's office says the rally was on Saturday, June 14. Around 11:49 that morning, the department says they received a report of a man in a red Jeep who reportedly pointed a pistol at people.
Deputies say the Jeep was immediately located, and they started a "high-risk traffic stop" about four miles south of Westcliffe.
The sheriff's office says the driver, identified as 30-year-old Brett David Tuthill, was taken into custody.
According to the department, Tuthill faces charges for menacing, harassment, and disorderly conduct.
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