A man was arrested in Marshall County after allegedly distrupting an investigation by pointing a firearm at an officer. 

Police say the investigation started after a theft report was filed March 21 at the Marshall County Sheriff’s Department.  On Tuesday, March 22, an officer investigating the complaint went to the home of the suspect in the crime, Ralph Reed III.

During the investigation Reed allegedly pulled out a handgun, pointing it at the officer. It was reported that Reed did eventually disarmed himself and was soon arrested and booked the Marshall County Jail. His bond was set at $10,000 cash. 

Reed is facing preliminary charges of theft and pointing a firearm but is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.