On March 16,2019 Deputies were called to the 8100 block of Unity School Rd for a report of possible robbery involving pistols being displayed. Deputies spoke with individuals who had been at the residence during the incident. During the investigation, Deputies learned that two individuals entered a residence. The individuals at the home got into an altercation with two people that entered the home. A physical altercation ensued in the yard of the residence. It was reported that a pistol was displayed and fired. The victims also reported that as the pistol was fired, it was determined the pistol was actually a pellet pistol. It was also reported that items were taken during during the altercation. Deputies were able to identify 20 year old Jacob Dunstan, of Golconda, as one of the individuals involved in the incident.
Metropolis Police later located Jacob Dunstan in Metropolis. Dunstan was arrested by the Metropolis Police Department on unrelated charges. Deputies continued to investigate the incident over the next several days. During the investigation, Deputies located a pellet pistol believed to be used during the incident. The photo below shows the pellet pistol recovered. The photo shows how realistic and dangerous a pellet pistol can appear.
Metropolis Police later located Jacob Dunstan in Metropolis. Dunstan was arrested by the Metropolis Police Department on unrelated charges. Deputies continued to investigate the incident over the next several days. During the investigation, Deputies located a pellet pistol believed to be used during the incident. The photo below shows the pellet pistol recovered. The photo shows how realistic and dangerous a pellet pistol can appear.
Deputies turned the report over to the Massac County States Attorney's Office for charges. The Massac County States Attorney's Office issued charges of Aggravated Assault and Theft on Jacob Dunstan. Further arrests are possible.
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Investigator Chad Kaylor
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Investigator Chad Kaylor