Foley PD: Man charged with menacing

FOLEY, Ala. (WALA) - The Foley Police Department reports that at about 7:40 a.m. Tuesday officers responded to the area of 9th Avenue and South Oak Street for reports of a man with a gun.

The area is near two schools. As a result, police said in a news release, “the schools took the appropriate safety measures to secure their facilities.”

Police said Gregory McGowen, 59, of Foley, was detained without incident and charged with menacing, a Class B misdemeanor.

The FPD said detectives interviewed victims and witnesses and that additional charges are being considered.

Police ask anyone with information regarding the matter to contact the FPD at 251-943-4431.