A 55-year-old Fincastle man was arrested Tuesday morning after threatening to shoot deputies.

Botetourt County deputies responded to the scene of a domestic situation where dispatch said they received a ca 911 call that was disconnected while attempting to get information on the situation.

Upon arrival, Deputies said they were met outside where they found an agitated 55-year-old John A. McCarty Sr., of Fincastle.

McCarty retreated back in his home and came back out with a firearm and demanded deputies to leave his property.

At one point, odeputies said they observed McCarty retreieve a crossbow and place it on his window.

After negotiating with authorties, at 9:15 a.m., McCarty came out of the residence and was placed in custody without incident.

Deputies reoevered a .22 caliber air rifle and a crossbow.

McCarty Sr., of Fincastle, was charged by the Sheriff's office with brandishing a firearm and willfully or maliciously prevent or obstructing one from summoning law enforcement.