MADISON (WKOW) — A Madison security guard was arrested Wednesday for pointing a gun at a citizen over the summer, according to the Madison Police Department .

Jacob E. Knowlton, 21, taken into custody without incident and booked into the Dane County Jail.

The investigation began in September when MPD obtained video evidence of the incident, which happened in the 1700 block of Thierer Road on June 23.

Based on the video and statements from those involved, Knowlton was arrested for recklessly endangering safety, endangering safety by use of a dangerous weapon, false imprisonment and disorderly conduct while armed.

According to online information, Knowles serves as president and CEO of a local security company.

Detectives continue to investigate, and anyone with information is asked to

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