Gibson County – 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, Anthony Maltimore, 37, when a nearby neighbor, Timothy Lance, 59, approached the homeowner. Lance and Maltimore 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 Maltimore 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.
Arresting Officer: Trooper Doug Roberts, Indiana State Police
Assisting Officer: Trooper CJ Boeckman, Indiana State Police
Assisting Agency: Oakland City Police
