The Parsons Police Department investigates a disturbance on New Year's Eve.

PPD officers were called to a residence for what started as a disturbance. According to reports, a man was arguing with his girlfriend in their front yard. Before police arrived a vehicle drove up and there was an exchange between the driver and the man. Several people from a residence across the street came out and the arguing escalated. The man fled the scene but was located by officers and placed in custody. Neighbors said that the man had made threats toward them displaying a handgun. Other witnesses said they had not seen a handgun. A search of the man and the residence did not locate any handguns. The man said he had not threatened anyone.

Officers reviewed a video at the scene, but it did not show the man in possession of a firearm. There was alcohol involved, which further complicated the investigation. No arrests have been made at this time. The police are requesting a charge of criminal threats. Police responded again later in the evening when neighbors were upset the man was not arrested. This disturbance required the response of multiple police and the Labette County Sheriff’s Office to respond and calm the upset individuals.