MESA, Ariz. (AP) - A Mesa man is facing charges after authorities say he pointed his gun at a DoorDash driver making a delivery.
Mesa police said Tuesday that 32-year-old Valentino Tejada has been arrested for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and disorderly conduct involving weapons.
The incident transpired Sunday afternoon at an apartment complex near University Avenue and Dobson Road, according to charging documents. Witnesses say Tejada pointed a handgun at the DoorDash driver and accused him of “stalking.” The driver tried several times to reason with him while standing several feet away. The driver later told investigators he feared for his life and for his girlfriend, who was sitting in their car.
Upon his arrest, the suspect told police the driver almost hit him with his car. However, officers said witnesses’ statements did not corroborate that claim.
Police also recovered the handgun, which had one round.
Authorities are looking into whether Tejada has a history of mental illness. It was not immediately known if he had an attorney who could comment on his behalf.
He was booked into a Mesa city jail but released Monday.
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