A Casey County man was arrested last week after reports he was pointing a pistol at passers-by.

On Friday, Casey County Sheriff Chad Weddle and Liberty Police Chief Steven Garrett responded to 911 calls about a man throwing rocks and brandishing a pistol at passing vehicles on N. KY 501.

The man, identified as Edward L. Carman, 57, of Kings Mountain, was found sitting on his front porch. Upon questioning, Mr. Carman revealed that the weapon, a Ruger SR22 pistol, was on the porch chair and was subsequently secured by the officers. It was found fully loaded with one in the chamber and 8 in the magazine.

The incident escalated when Mr. Carman admitted to confronting a driver of a red truck emitting black smoke, by throwing a rock and pointing the gun at him. The driver, Trever Simms, reported he had returned to speak with Mr. Carman, only to be met with aggression.

Sheriff Weddle, assisted by Chief Garrett, Deputy Robin Lynn, and Kentucky State Trooper Sharp, arrested Mr. Carman, who was charged with Wanton Endangerment-1st degree.