Denton landlord arrested for aggravated assault after threatening tenant

Phillip Young, 68, was charged with Aggravated Assault with a Deadly Weapon - Family Violence after an investigation into the Sept. 9 incident.Denton Police Department

Young, the property's landlord, reported that his tenant was trying to use the kitchen of their shared residence even though they did not pay for the privilege to do so. Officers spoke with the tenant and Young, but left after they determined no crime had been committed. When officers arrived, they spoke to each individual separately. The tenant told police Young had a handgun and warned him to not go into the kitchen. Young denied threatening the tenant and refused to let officers see the gun.

After reviewing the facts, detectives interviewed Young and the tenant again. The tenant told them that Young's actions made him feel fearful and threatened and said he would help in the prosecution if charges were filed.

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