Man Made Threat With Weapon in Front of Witnesses: Police

A 32-year-old New Lenox man is accused of threatening someone with a weapon, according to a report.

Steven J. Neiheisel, of the 1700 block of Nelson Road, was charged with aggravated assault on April 10, according to a New Lenox police report. Police were called at about 4:47 p.m. to the 1700 block of Nelson Road.

The alleged victim was threatened with a weapon in front of numerous witnesses, according to the report.

Neiheisel was arrested without incident and taking to Will County jail.

Neiheisel also was arrested March 1 by New Lenox Police, according to Will County records. He was booked into Will County Jail pending formal charges for possession of a controlled substance. He was released on March 9.

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