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Man threatens family, police with medieval weapon

Updated: Monday, 29 Oct 2012, 4:48 PM MDT
Published : Monday, 29 Oct 2012, 4:48 PM MDT

RIO RANCHO, N.M. (KRQE) - A Rio Rancho man was arrested, after police say he threatened them and his family with a medieval weapon.

Police say they responded to Charles Cook's house because of a report of domestic violence.

When they got there they say Cook came out with a halberd, similar to this one and threatened them.

Officers shot Cook twice with a beanbag gun and took him into custody.

Police say Cook had been drinking.
 

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