Norfolk man accused of pointing gun at group outside public library

NORFOLK, Neb. (KTIV) - A Northeast Nebraska man is facing several charges after authorities say he pointed a gun at a group of people outside a public library.

According to Norfolk Police, at 4:07 p.m. on April 30, officers were dispatched to the Norfolk Public Library for a report of a person threatening individuals with a firearm

Upon arrival, officers say they saw 55-year-old Dean L. Miller of Norfolk standing near his vehicle with the door open, facing four individuals in what appeared to be a “shooting stance.”

“[Miller] immediately surrendered to officers and stated he had a concealed weapons carry permit,” stated the Norfolk Police Division in a press release.

The investigation determined the incident stemmed from an ongoing dispute involving Miller’s daughter and three juveniles who attend school together. Police say Miller had picked up his daughter from the Norfolk YMCA and driven to the library to confront the juveniles.

Witnesses reported that Miller drove through the library parking lot at a high rate of speed, nearly striking a woman carrying a child, before stopping near the victims, yelling at the group. A witness attempted to intervene and de-escalate the situation, police say.

During the encounter, Miller reportedly got out a handgun and pointed it at the group, causing them to fear for their safety. The police report says Miller put the firearm away before the officers arrived

Miller was also interviewed about the situation, and a 9mm handgun was recovered. Library security footage was reviewed and police say it confirmed the witness statements.

Miller was arrested for four counts of terroristic threats, four counts of use of a deadly weapon to commit a felony, and three counts of child abuse with no injury. He was housed in the Norfolk City Jail and later transferred to the Madison County Jail.

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