Rochester Man Accused of Threatening Neighbor With Gun

Rochester, MN (KROC-AM News)- Rochester Police apprehended a man accused of threatening his neighbor with a gun. 

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Lt. Jennifer Hodgeman says officers were dispatched to a call regarding an assault with a weapon around 1 p.m. Saturday. It was reported at a mobile home park in the 1200 block of Marion Rd. Southeast. 

Upon arrival officers were shown a photo depicting the suspect pointing a gun at a neighboring mobile home, Hodgeman said. A woman in her 60’s lives at the residence. 

The suspect, identified as 24-year-old Osbel Ornelas of Rochester, was then taken into custody. Hodgeman says Ornelas was arrested on suspicion of felony second-degree assault and felony terroristic threats. 

The report indicates the alleged gun threat stemmed from a dispute between Ornelas and the victim. Orneals is awaiting arraignment in Olmsted County Court. 

No shots were fired and no injuries were reported.