Sparks police arrested a 65-year-old man who reportedly pointed a gun at a family member and threatened to shoot him following an argument over the weekend.

Robert Lovern III faces two charges including assault with a deadly weapon and resisting a public officer, according to the Sparks Police Department.

Officers responded at about 8:58 p.m. on Sunday to a report of a domestic incident in the 200 block of Gault Way.

The 27-year-old victim reported he had been arguing with his father who was allegedly waving a gun around, authorities said in a news release.

When the officers arrived at the scene, they saw the victim running from the residence. They then noticed the suspect, later identified as Lovern, standing in the driveway with his hands in his jacket pockets.

The officers told Lovern multiple times to put his hands up, but he ignored their commands, authorities said in the news release.

Believing Lovern was still armed, the officers then subdued him and took him into custody. They later learned that Lovern had pointed a handgun at the victim several times and threatened to shoot him.

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Investigators obtained a warrant to search Lovern’s home and found a firearm that matched the victim’s description.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Sparks Police Department at 775-353-2231 or Secret Witness at 775-322-4900.

Marcella Corona is a breaking news reporter who covers crime and justice in Northern Nevada. Support her work by subscribing to RGJ.com right here.