WARNER ROBINS, Ga. — A man was arrested after walking into a Warner Robins Walmart with a gun during a disagreement with store employees, according to a press release from the Warner Robins Police Department.
Deputies were called to the Booth Road Walmart on Wednesday after a man, 28-year-old Quintorrius Hightower, allegedly walked into the store with a gun, the press release said.
According to the release, Hightower had been in a disagreement with store employees, which is when they say he left the store and grabbed a gun from his car.
While he did not point the gun at anyone or fire any shots, Hightower was a convicted felon, the police department says. Felons are prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law.
When deputies arrived, they say Hightower fled the scene as officers chased him. Amid the search, that's when they believe Hightower was picked up by another vehicle and left the area.
Shortly after the chase, the police department and Houston County Sheriff's Office arrested Hightower after his car was located near Sandy Run Road and Highway 247. Hightower also had two warrants for his arrest, the release said.
He has now been charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, obstruction, driving on a suspended license and is being held on his other warrants as well.