He called police, then his girlfriend said he pointed an AR-15 at her

Jeong Park | Journal & Courier

LAFAYETTE - Joseph Enrico wanted his ex-girlfriend to leave his residence, so he called the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office.

But it was Enrico who was removed from his residence and into Tippecanoe County Jail in handcuffs.

The police arrested Enrico, 39, on Wednesday around 9 p.m. on charges of criminal recklessness, domestic battery, intimidation with a deadly weapon and criminal confinement.

The police had entered Enrico's residence at 1072 County Road 675 East, after Enrico reported his ex-girlfriend as an unwanted guest.

The police determined Enrico and his ex-girlfriend were in an argument. As the police investigated, his ex-girlfriend alleged that he went into his residence before their arrival and came out with an AR-15 rifle, according to the police.

The ex-girlfriend alleged Enrico pointed a gun at her. When she turned her back, she said she heard a shot, according to police. She said she wasn't sure where the shot had gone, according to the police.

The ex-girlfriend also alleged Enrico held her down against her will.

Enrico was booked into the jail around 1 a.m. Thursday. He posted bond and was released around 5 p.m. the same day.

Contact Journal & Courier reporter Jeong Park at 765-420-5339, jpark@jconline.com and follow him on Twitter: @JeongPark52.

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