In this Friday Oct. 28, 2016 photo, yard signs are seen in Alton, N.H. Campaign signs have been a thing since the early 1800s, and in this extra-raucous U.S. election cycle, they've certainly proliferated. Political scientists question the effectiveness of yard signs, at least in presidential politics. But that hasn't stopped Americans from displaying their politics on their lawns. (AP Photo/Jim Cole)

Man threatens teens with gun after Trump sign destroyed

ALLEN PARK, Mich. (AP) β€” A Detroit-area man has been charged after pointing a gun at six teens and preteens he suspected of destroying his yard sign supporting Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump.

Allen Park police say officers found the 12- to 14-year-olds on the grass Saturday with 56-year-old Michael Kubek standing over them "cursing and yelling."

They said a gun had been pointed at them.

Kubek called police earlier to report the damaged sign and that the group was fleeing. He told officers the gun was unloaded. Kubek also said he didn't see who damaged the sign.

He is free on bond after being arraigned on assault with a dangerous weapon charges. A Dec. 12 preliminary examination is scheduled.

The Associated Press left a voicemail Friday at a telephone number listed for Kubek.


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