Man charged after allegedly threatening to shoot someone

A man, who police said was not from the area, was jailed Friday night and is awaiting a hearing Monday after allegedly threatening to shoot someone.

Gregory Zielinski was charged by State College police with public drunkenness and disorderly conduct.

Lt. Brad Smail said Zielinski, a middle-aged man, told a parking enforcement officer that he would shoot him.

The incident was reported to police 6:13 p.m. Friday at 100 E. College Ave.

Smail said that upon further investigation, police found the suspect with no gun.

This story was originally published October 29, 2016 at 11:48 PM with the headline "Man charged after allegedly threatening to shoot someone."