Updated November 12 to include details of Spann’s criminal history.
ARCHER, Fla. – Michael T. Spann, 57, was arrested last night after allegedly pointing a revolver at a family member, according to the Alachua County Sheriff’s Office.
The victim told a sheriff’s deputy that Spann came to his home earlier in the day and confronted him over a damaged mailbox. Spann was reportedly carrying a silver .32-caliber revolver, which he allegedly pointed at the victim before leaving. Although the victim believed the gun was unloaded, he initially chose not to pursue charges.
About an hour later, however, the victim changed his mind and contacted authorities. While returning to the residence, the deputy encountered Spann walking south on SW 170th Street and stopped to ask about the confrontation.
According to the deputy’s report, Spann volunteered “the whole altercation in vivid detail.” Spann allegedly said he first went to the victim’s home but left after seeing the victim holding a metal rod. He reportedly returned to his own residence, retrieved a .32 H&R revolver and went back to the victim’s home intending to frighten him.
The deputy said Spann admitted pointing the revolver at the victim before leaving. Spann also reportedly acknowledged that, as a convicted felon, he is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
Spann allegedly consented to a search of his residence, allowing the deputy to recover the revolver. The weapon was placed into evidence.
Spann faces charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. His record includes two felony convictions, one involving violence, along with six misdemeanor convictions, four of which were violent offenses. Judge Lua Lepianka set bail at $30,000.