Two Arrested After Allegedly Pointing BB Guns at People

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 5:50 AM

Two people were arrested after Texarkana Texas Police say they drove around pointing realistic-looking BB guns at people near West 10th and Bowie Streets.

Two people were arrested after Texarkana Texas Police say they drove around pointing realistic-looking BB guns at people near West 10th and Bowie Streets.

Police stopped the vehicle a short time later and arrested 29-year-old Monica Yates and 46-year-old Jeremiah Glass on charges of Possession of Dangerous Toys. Glass also faces charges of Failure to Identify and Violation of a Protective Order.

Police remind the public that realistic-looking BB guns can easily be mistaken for real firearms, creating dangerous situations for everyone involved.

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Two Arrested After Allegedly Pointing BB Guns at People

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