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City Man Charge After Displaying Handgun During Fight

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A Jamestown man has been charged with displaying a weapon during a fight on Friday night.

City police report Jacob A. Michael, 30, was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon second-degree menacing and endangering the welfare of a child.

At 11:23 p.m., officers responded to the area of Newland Avenue and Charles Street for a report of a large fight. Upon arrival, officers were advised that the group consisting of juveniles had mostly scattered.

Through an investigation it was found that during the fight, a nearby neighbor had come out of his residence and pointed a handgun equipped with a laser at the group. The male was identified on scene as Michael. He was placed in to custody without incident and transported to the city jail where he was held pending arraignment. Officers were also able to locate and secure the weapon, a loaded 9mm handgun that was used in the incident.

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