A man was arrested on Friday in Monroe County after being accused of grabbing a woman and threatening her with a gun, deputies said.
John Fitzpatrick, 41, is facing several charges, including, aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and battery.
Watch NBC6 free wherever you are
WATCH HEREAccording to the Monroe County Sherriff's Office, deputies arrived at the Big Pine Motel at around 1 a.m. after receiving reports of a woman who was in far of being shot.
Once at the scene, the victim told deputies she was with Fitzpatrick in a vehicle in a parking lot when he showed her his gun and said he was dangerous.
Get local news you need to know to start your day with NBC 6's News Headlines newsletter.
SIGN UP
The victim said Fitzpatrick grabbed her chest, tore her dress and grabbed her wrists as she tried to leave the vehicle.
When a deputy tried to take him into custody, Fitzpatrick attempted to flee the scene but was taken into custody.
Deputies found a loaded handgun in his possession.
