ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. (WWJ) – A Rochester Hills man is facing felony charges for allegedly threatening two firefighters with a gun after showing up to his home to help him with a medical emergency.
Dennis Lee Campbell, 75, was arraigned Monday on charges of felonious assault and possession of a firearm while under the influence.
The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office says the incident unfolded around 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 19 when members of the Rochester Hills Fire Department were called to assist Campbell, who was having a medical emergency at his home in the 1100 block of Delmar Drive.
When firefighters arrived, Campbell allegedly pointed a revolver at them, prompting them to leave, according to the sheriff’s office.
They contacted sheriff’s deputies, who responded to the home and found Campbell sitting on a stool in his open garage with the pistol in his hand and his finger on the trigger, officials said.
Deputies took cover and ordered Campbell to put the gun down.
Campbell refused and said he wanted the Deputies to shoot him, according to the sheriff’s office.
A short time later, Campbell lost consciousness and slumped over, dropping the pistol. Deputies arrested him without further incident and he was taken to a hospital for treatment.
Deputies later learned Campbell was recently diagnosed with a serious medical condition, was depressed, and was intoxicated.
”While we certainly understand and sympathize with someone who is having challenges in their life, pointing a firearm at anyone is never an acceptable solution,” Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said, per a press release. “We are extremely happy that no one was hurt during this incident and with the professionalism our Deputies showed taking this person into custody.”
A probable cause conference has been set for Jan. 31 before District Judge Nancy Carniak. Following Monday’s arraignment, he was released on $10,000 personal bond set by Magistrate Courtney Marshall.
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