Man faces weapons charges after allegedly pointing airsoft gun

A 24-year-old man faces several charges including pointing a firearm after police say he was found in the backyard of somebody’s home.

In a news release, police say they were sent to the 400 block of McIntyre Street at 4:40 p.m. on Thursday.

“The victim came across a male in the backyard of a residence. When the victim confronted the male, the male pulled out a firearm pointing it at the victim,” the release says.

Police say the man ran away but was later arrested, adding the gun turned out to be an airsoft gun.