MAN ARRESTED AFTER FIRING WEAPON IN TOWN

By Jon Mayhew

LINCOLNTON -- Authorities arrested a Lincoln Street man after he fired shots in the air and pointed a rifle towards people on Mauney Drive Thursday just after 3 p.m.

The incident started when the Lincoln County Communications Center received several calls about a black male in front of 122 Mauney Drive that was firing a gun.

When officers arrived, witnesses said the suspect -- identified as brandon James Propst, 19. of Lincoln Street -- had ran into the woods behind the apartment on Mauney Drive.

While police were looking for the suspect, officers learned the suspect had made his way back to the original location.

Witnesses also told police Propst was armed with a long-barrelled shotgun, which Propst fired as the result of an argument.

Witnesses said the suspect first fired shots into the air, then pointed the rifle at a group of people. He could be heard to say "would you like some of this" according to a Lincolnton Police Department incident report.

The witnesses then said Propst dropped the gun, grabbing a machete.

Propst was arrested by officer Spencer Summers and Lt. Randy Willis and charged with being armed to the terror of the public; assault by pointing a gun; and discharging a firearm within the city limits.

The suspect was taken to the Harven A. Crouse Detention Center under a $2,000 secured bond. He was given a court date of Nov. 26, 2008. He has posted bond and has been released from jail.

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