Lincoln tow truck driver threatened with gun after trying to repossess vehicle, police say

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – A man was arrested Saturday after threatening a tow truck driver in northwest Lincoln, police say.

Around 3 p.m., 49-year-old Demond Flowers approached a tow truck driver who was trying to repossess his vehicle near Northwest Sixth and Sally streets.

Flowers then pointed a gun at the tow truck driver, according to police.  The tow truck driver left the area and called 911.

Officers found Flowers at his home and arrested him on suspicion of terroristic threats and using a firearm to commit a felony.

A 9 mm handgun was also recovered, police said.