On Monday night, October 24, 2022 CPD Officers responded to Grissom Street after receiving a call from parents stating a neighbor had pointed a handgun at their 16 year old son while he was walking a dog.
Officers made contact with the male subject at his residence on Pyles Court. Lawson admitted he drew a handgun on the juvenile stating he thought he was in his yard, before then stating to Officers he wasn’t sure if the 16 year old was actually on his property.
Douglas Lawson, 61, of Columbia was placed into custody and charged with menacing as well as wanton endangerment 1st degree, a class D felony.
Officer Holly Necessary was the arresting Officer. She was assisted on scene by Sgt Drew Conn.
