WHARTON — Christmas Day for one family ended with the arrest of an allegedly intoxicated man who was charged with pointing a loaded gun at his nephew during a physical fight, according to court documents.

Police responded to the Luxemburg Avenue home at 9 p.m. and charged William Caso, 57, with possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose and aggravated assault after allegedly pointing a loaded .357 Ruger handgun at his nephew, court records state.

Caso was lodged in the Morris County jail, records state.

Police found the nephew and his uncle outside the house, records show. The nephew, whose age was not disclosed, was visiting from out-of-state, court records state.

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The pair fought and Caso receiving a cut to his forehead. Caso then allegedly retrieved the handgun from the basement and went back upstairs where he pointed the gun at his nephew, records state.

The fight continued outside until a relative called police, records state.

Staff Writer Peggy Wright: pwright@GannettNJ.com.