The Ray County Sheriff’s office made an arrest on December 23.

The Ray County Sheriff’s office was dispatched to a disturbance involving a firearm.

Upon arrival, police stated they made contact with the calling party, and were explained that they had cut the catalytic converter to their own vehicle to see how loud it was.

The calling party victim states that neighbor, Amy Jo Barnes had come out of her house and yelled at the victim to stop racing the vehicle on the street.

The victim states that Barnes advised them that if they continued to race the car down the road, that she would shoot the vehicle’s tires out.

The victim stated that another suspect by the name of Dirk Lee Swords, had walked down the street to the victim’s vehicle with a gun in his hand. The victim stated that once they were approached by Swords, they sped away from the scene.

Police were able to make contact with Barnes, as she stated that she was tired of the car noises on the street. When police asked Barnes about the threats, she confirmed the accusation.

Police were also able to make contact with Swords who stated that he did have a weapon on him and that he heard screaming outside, so he went to look.

Swords claims he never pointed the gun at anyone and that he never walked down the driveway towards the victims.

Barnes was able to assist police with video surveillance on the property that showed Swords in fact come out of the house and go towards the roadway with a gun in his hand.

Police state that the video showed Swords walk 10-15 feet to the vehicle and point his firearm towards it.

Ray County Sheriff’s department was able to secure a Beretta- Gardone .94, from Swords.

Swords was arrested by Ray County and was charged with unlawful use of a weapon in a Class D Felony.

Swords is in custody, but no bond has been set.