The Delaware State Police arrested Ryan Book, 28, of Newark on charges of threatening his coworkers with a handgun.
On January 7, at 11:38 a.m., troopers were called to the Furniture Barn at 791 South Dupont Highway in New Castle.
Troopers were told that Book, an employee of the business, had been involved in a heated argument with a 50-year-old man who also worked at Furniture Barn. A 24-year-old male coworker tried to intervene, but Book became angry with him and threatened to kill him.
The dispute continued outside of the store, with Book retrieving a handgun from his pickup truck and pointing the weapon at both victims.
Soon afterwards, Book went back to his truck and left the area. Troopers found Book at the Wawa located at 3601 Wrangle Hill Road in Bear and took him into custody without incident.
A search of Book’s pickup truck led to the discovery of a Glock handgun, ammunition, 0.20 grams of marijuana, and drug paraphernalia.
Book was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 on a number of charges and was released after posting $41,600 secured bond.