A man was arrested in Key Largo on Friday after being accused of being intoxicated and brandishing a shotgun at neighbors during a dispute, deputies said.
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Arthur Lloyd Hrytzay, 67, is facing several charges, including aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, improper exhibition of a firearm, burglary while armed, and using a firearm while under the influence.
According to the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, deputies arrived at a residence on West Avenue A after they received reports of a dispute between neighbors involving a firearm.
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At the scene, victims reported that Hrytzay approached their residence while he was armed with a shotgun to complain about their dogs, and he pointed the gun at them, which included a juvenile.
Deputies said that Hrytzay was going to shoot the neighbor’s dog if it went on his property.
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Hrytzay was then arrested.