‘Sorry officer, I didn’t really mean to point a gun atcha…’
Sheriff’s deputies took a Marathon man into custody peacefully Friday after he reportedly pulled a gun on them as they tried to serve an active warrant.
Deputies Danielle Malone, William Daniels and Key Colony Beach Officer John Smith went to a home on 4th Avenue Ocean in Marathon just before 10 p.m. Friday. They were there to serve an arrest warrant on 43 year old David Williams.
Deputy Malone reportedly knocked on the door and Williams opened the door. When he saw she was a deputy, he reportedly tried to slam the door shut. Deputy Malone was able to grab the door and open it. According to Malone, Williams, who was just inside the door, began stepping backwards and raised a gun toward the Deputy.
Deputy Malone was able to take cover outside the door and yelled “gun” to let the other officers know Williams was armed. She then yelled for William to drop the gun and come out with his hands in the air.
At that point, Williams reportedly complied with orders and surrendered peacefully. The loaded firearm was located inside, on the couch. According to reports Williams later apologized for pointing the gun at the officers.
Williams was served with the warrant; he was further charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.
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Thankfully this ended without gunfire and the deputy did not get shot at. But it does raise the question of why 3 cops unless expecting a problem in making the arrest. Do hope he gets plenty of added time to his prison term. What don’t some understand ? You never point a gun at a cop. She would have had every right to shoot to kill.