GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Roy Young III, 25, was arrested early this morning after he allegedly pointed an AR-style rifle at people from a second-floor walkway at Arlington Square apartments.
At approximately 2:16 a.m. on November 8, officers were dispersing crowds from downtown bars when they noticed a group that appeared to be involved in a disturbance.
As officers moved closer, they reportedly saw Young on the second-floor walkway at Arlington Square, located at 113 NW 3rd Avenue. He was carrying an AR-style rifle in a “ready position” and allegedly pulled back the charging handle, appearing to chamber a round.
At least one officer drew a firearm and ordered Young to drop the rifle and raise his hands. Young allegedly ignored several commands before retreating into his apartment.
Further investigation found that Young had reportedly argued with two witnesses. During the dispute, he allegedly displayed a handgun, pointed it at the first witness and said, “Y’all don’t want to play around.” Young then allegedly told the witnesses, “I’m just playing,” before going back inside his apartment.
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The first witness initially said he feared Young would harm him after the gun was displayed. He later told officers that he did not believe Young would actually shoot him, so Young was not charged with aggravated assault.
After being advised of his Miranda rights, Young reportedly declined to speak with officers.
Because officers reportedly saw Young displaying a firearm “in a rude, careless, and threatening manner,” and because he allegedly ignored an officer’s commands, he was charged with improper exhibition of a firearm and resisting an officer without violence.
Young has no local criminal history. His bail is scheduled to be set Monday.