The Pineville Police Department responded to a disturbance call from a business located in the 4000 block of La Hwy 28E on Jan. 21, at approximately 11:08am. The complainant reported that several individuals attempted to purchase tobacco but were unable to provide valid identification. When the employee refused the sale, the customers became agitated, and one of them brandished a firearm. The individuals eventually left the store, prompting the complainant to lock the doors and call law enforcement.

 

Upon arrival, officers detained one subject, while others fled on foot. Officers followed the footprints in the snow to a nearby apartment complex and attempted to make contact, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Detectives were notified and obtained a search warrant for the residence. Upon executing the search warrant, multiple individuals were found inside, including the other two subjects seen on surveillance footage during the incident.

 

A total of five arrests were made, which included two juveniles. In addition to the arrests, an AR-15 rifle was seized as evidence and logged into property.