Florida man arrested for hitting dog, threatening to shoot people in his home

Gregory Berg was arrested this month on a slew of expenses.
Lake County Sheriff's Workplace

A Florida man punched a canine and threatened to shoot individuals in his house following a heated argument, authorities stated Tuesday.

Gregory Berg, 45, was cuffed earlier this month after witnesses accused him of the streak of violence that started when he stumbled house drunk, the Lake County Sheriff’s Workplace stated.

Authorities stated witnesses contained in the residence informed deputies that Berg hit, kicked and threw the canine after it started to bark whereas he was arguing with one other individual on the house, in response to WKMG-TV.

Berg then went upstairs, witnesses reported, and threw objects at individuals on the primary ground whereas additionally swinging a vacuum at them, the outlet reported, citing authorities.

He additionally warned them he would shoot anybody that got here into his room, the sheriff’s workplace stated.

When deputies arrived on Nov. 19, Berg wouldn’t depart the house after which reached for a pocket knife earlier than they stopped him and put him in handcuffs, an arrest affidavit obtained by WKMG stated.

Berg additionally allegedly had Alprazolam on him, which he didn't have a prescription for, in response to the arrest report.

He was charged with three counts of home assault, cruelty to animals, resisting with out violence and possession of sure medication with out prescriptions, the information outlet reported.