Williston man charged after pointing gun local resident

A Williston man was arrested on several charges after a verbal confrontation became something more.

Dontell Johnson was arrested Oct. 28 following an altercation with a resident of Promise Acres Apartment Complex, according to the Williston Police Department.

The argument ended,  police said, and Johnson left the property, only to return five minutes later with a high powered rifle. 

During the second argument, police say,  Johnson raised the rifle and pointed it at the  victim and then fired into the air.

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