FOXBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - A Walpole man is accused of threatening several people at a Foxboro movie theater Tuesday, with a weapon that turned out to be an airsoft gun, police said.
Nicholas Butler, 23, was arraigned Thursday on five counts of assault with a dangerous weapon, threat to commit a crime, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace, according to the Foxboro Police Department.
Officers responded to Showcase Cinemas at Patriot Place for 911 calls reporting a man brandishing a firearm and making threats toward multiple people, police said. Investigators identified the man as Butler and a warrant was issued for his arrest, the department said.
Police arrested Butler Thursday and executed a search warrant at his home, authorities said. Officials determined the weapon involved in the incident was an airsoft gun.
Butler has been ordered to stay away from Patriot Place.
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