Anthony Tyrone Jones, 32, Little Falls, was charged Jan. 5 with one felony count of possessing a firearm after conviction for a crime of violence.
According to the criminal complaint, on Jan. 3, Little Falls police received report that Jones had allegedly shot a hole through the window of a vehicle with a handgun.
The complainant said Jones had been at a bar and allegedly got into a fight.
The complainant said she left the bar with Jones, but, upon arriving at Jones’ residence, he told her to wait outside and that he would be right back.
A short time later, Jones allegedly got back into the vehicle and appeared to be very angry.
Jones allegedly pulled out a black handgun and stated that he wanted to return to the bar and shoot everyone there.
Jones then allegedly discharged the gun by accident, shooting a hole through the windshield.
Jones was later located in another vehicle. He allegedly initially denied that he was in possession of a firearm. He later allegedly admitted to law enforcement that there was a handgun under the passenger seat of his vehicle.
Officers obtained consent to search the vehicle and found a black .38 revolver.
Jones allegedly said he got the gun from someone in St. Cloud and bought it to protect his family.
Jones’ criminal history shows a conviction in June 2006 for terroristic threats, which is considered a crime of violence and prohibits Jones from owning firearms.
If convicted, Jones faces up to 15 years imprisonment and/or $30,000 in fines.