An Alabama man was arrested in California after authorities say he threatened a man with a machete during a dispute over dog feces.

The incident happened just after 9 a.m. in the West Marin area called "Dogtown," Marin County Sheriff's Lt. Doug Pittman told the East Bay Times. A group of tourists that included Bay Minette resident Jordon Ryan Turner stopped their cars and one of them let his dog out.

When the dog defecated in the road, a nearby resident complained and an argument followed. Turner, 31, reportedly went to his car, grabbed a 24-inch-long machete and started swinging. The homeowner retreated, Pittman told the publication.

The victim gave lawmen a description of the car and its Alabama license plate number. Turner was taken into custody about 90 minutes later. He told investigators he pulled the machete because he feared for his safety.

Turner was booked into Marin County Jail on suspicion of assault with a deadly a weapon. His bail was set at $50,000.