Oakland City Man Arrested after Dispute over Alleged Illegal Burn

Gibson County – A dispute over an illegal burn led to an altercation, and a Gibson County man behind bars.

Thursday night, September 30, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Oakland City Fire Department responded to an illegal burn on the property of 123 South Jackson Street. Firefighters were discussing the city burn ordinance with the homeowner, when a nearby neighbor, Timothy Lance, 59, approached the homeowner. Lance and his neighbor started to argue over the incident and firefighters stepped in between the two men to separate them. Lance produced a handgun and allegedly pointed it at the neighbor and toward several firefighters. 

Oakland City Police and Indiana State Police responded to the scene. After investigating the alleged incident, Trooper Roberts arrested Lance for Intimidation, a Level 5 Felony and Pointing a Firearm, a Class A Misdemeanor. Lance was taken to the Gibson County Jail where he was later released after posting bond.

No injuries were reported during this incident.