MADISON, Wis. — Madison police arrested a man who allegedly brought a toy gun inside a police station and made threats Wednesday morning, according to an incident report.
Police were sent to the department’s East District station on 809 S. Thompson Dr. shortly after 8:30 a.m. regarding someone in the lobby who had a firearm. Officials described the weapon as a “realistic looking facsimile firearm.”
Joniahsun Lingis was arrested for terrorist threats and disorderly conduct. Officials said Lingis was also arrested July 7 for similar behavior by pointing a toy gun at an employee with the police department.
No injuries were reported. In both incidents, the man was brought to a mental health facility for evaluation.
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