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Jefferson Co man arrested on attempted murder charge

(KAIR)--A Jefferson County man is in jail following a threat to kill someone.

WIBW-TV, citing Jefferson County Sheriff Jeff Herrig, reports the incident happened shortly after midnight Sunday, at a bar called Fred’s Place, in Perry.

48-year-old Barclay Mead allegedly pointed a gun at a man, and said he was going to kill him.

Mead was then punched by another person in the bar, and knocked unconscious.

No other injuries are reported.

Mead was taken to a local hospital, and later transported to the Jefferson County Jail.

He was taken into custody on charges of attempted 2nd degree murder, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, among other charges.

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