FINNEY COUNTY—Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a violent attack.
Just after 1p.m. Saturday, police were dispatched to the 2000 block of Crestway Drive for a disturbance involving a man reportedly breaking windows and chasing people with a baseball bat, according to a media release.
When officers arrived at the scene, they located 36-year-old Deacon Johann of Garden City holding a wooden bat.
Johann refused to listen to instructions to drop the bat, allegedly walked closer to the officers, and attempted to swing the bat. Police took him into custody.
The investigation revealed Johann was outside hitting a tree with the bat and then began striking an unlocked door to the residence. Johann then used the bat to break a large window and climbed into the residence through the window. After entering the residence, Johann allegedly chased two individuals known to him and threatened them.
The victims ran outside, and Johann followed them and began striking two vehicles in the area with the bat, causing extensive damage. Johann chased one of the victims a second time with the bat as the victim attempted to calm Johann down before officers arrived.
Johann is being held on requested charges ofAggravated Assault, Aggravated Assault of a Law Enforcement Officer , Criminal Threat and Criminal Damage.