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Man accused of threatening girl with a gun to get in his car later determined to have .292 BAC, deputies say

Jessica Tran
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A Columbus native with a degree in Communications from Columbus State University, Jessica has been active in community journalism for 6 years, often contributing to community-focused publications. She is dedicated to amplifying the voices of local residents.

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Man accused of threatening girl with a gun to get in his car later determined to have .292 BAC, deputies say — Columbus Community news

Salem, Ind. (WDRB/WAVE/Gray News) — The sister of a man accused of threatening a girl with a gun to get in his car said that the whole thing was a “huge misunderstanding.”The incident happened on Friday in an Amish community in Salem, Indiana.Probable cause documents said 53-year-old Jeffrey Mauck went up to a girl outside her home and asked if her family sold any eggs. The girl told police that she said no and walked away.The Washington County Sheriff’s Department said Mauck then grabbed her and threatened her with a gun, telling her to get in his car. Officials said the girl’s family heard her screaming and came to the rescue.Court documents said that the girl’s father and his sons were able to restrain Mauck while waiting for the police to arrive.One of the responding officers said he found a pair of black handcuffs lying on the ground underneath Mauck and could smell what he believed to be the odor of alcohol coming from Mauck.Court documents said Mauck admitted to having been drin

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