Man threatens neighbor for snow stomping in Tenn.

KINGSPORT, Tenn. (AP) — A man was released from jail on charges he threatened a neighbor who had disturbed him by stomping snow from his feet outside their apartment building. Police said 46-year-old John C. Shepardson was released on bond Monday after his arrest Saturday.

Officers said he brandished a shotgun and threatened 39-year-old Michael C. Pickel who had been stomping snow from his feet around 7 a.m. Saturday.

According to the Kingsport Times-News, Shepardson told police the stomping awakened someone else who was sleeping in his apartment.

Shepardson was charged with aggravated assault.