Rhode Island man arrested on several charges after threatening to shoot officers

A local man was held on bail after recently allegedly threatening to shoot officers.

According to Lt. Christopher Perreault, on Sunday morning, Warren Police Department officers responded to the area of 700 Metacom Avenue for a report of a male with a firearm acting aggressively. Warren Police received calls reporting a male with a firearm in his hand, yelling and screaming outside.

Upon arriving in the area, officers found that the male had returned to a nearby apartment and was extremely intoxicated. As officers attempted to contact the male inside the apartment, he began threatening to shoot the officers and displayed a handgun towards them. 

After a short period of time, officers were able to deescalate the situation and convince 56-year- old Timothy Simon to exit the apartment, at which time he was taken into custody.

A search of the residence located a loaded .22 caliber handgun and a pepper ball gun.

Simon was later charged with License to Carry a Concealed Firearm, Threat to a Public Official, Carrying a Firearm while Under the Influence of Liquor, Weapons Other Than Firearms Prohibited, and Disorderly Conduct.

Simon was held on $20,000 surety at his arraignment.