45-year-old Michael H. McIntyre, of Carmi, was arrested on May 16 after a caller at 1123 CR 2240 N. reported that residents had barricaded them inside the residence as McIntyre reportedly was beating on the door, "yelling, screaming, and firing a firearm". White County Deputy Ethan Jones responded to the call for service along with assistance.
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After several verbal commands by officers, McIntyre eventually went down on his knees. He resisted handcuffing, but did not strike officers. Nine spent 45mm shell casings were located in the front yard.
He is charged with Aggravated Assault with firearm, Reckless discharge of firearm, Resisting/obstructing peace officers/co officers x 2, and Possession of a firearm without a FOID card.
McIntyre remains in White County Jail under a pretrial detention order which was filed yesterday. His preliminary hearing is set for June 10 at 10:00 a.m.


