Police: Man allegedly points gun at family driving on 347

By
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
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On January 12, A man was arrested and charged with allegedly pointing a gun at another driver on State Route 347.

According to eyewitness statements, the suspect, Brandon S. Willets, pointed a gun at them while they were driving.

According to the eyewitness statements, allegedly Willets had threatened and intimidated the witnesses, as the witnesses decided to lay their seats back as Willets passed them, in case he started shooting.

The witnesses had two young children in the vehicle at the time.

One of the witnesses told police that Willets had accessed the gun, which was black in color, from the passenger side of his car.

Willets was later arrested at 2:23 p.m. when police found a fully loaded black gun in his passenger side glove compartment.

Willets was booked into Pinal County Jail on charges of disorderly conduct, threats, and endangerment.

Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian Petersheim Jr., Reporter
Brian became part of the InMaricopa team in October 2020, starting as a multimedia intern with a focus on various multimedia tasks. His responsibilities included file organization and capturing photos of events and incidents. After graduating from Maricopa High School in the class of 2021, his internship seamlessly transitioned into a full-fledged job. Initially serving as a dedicated photographer, Brian's role evolved in October 2021 when he took on a new beat as a writer. He is currently pursuing his studies at the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Brian's primary focus lies in covering public safety-related stories. In his free time, Brian finds joy in spending quality time with his family and embarking on adventures to explore the landscapes around him.
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  1. It’s very sad how dangerous it is, just to drive in and out of Maricopa. Let’s all just imagine if our Mom’s or Dads are in the other cars, give them some space, and the right of way. You know what will happen? You will still arrive at your destination! Imagine that!