WALTON COUNTY | RICKEY STOKES NEWS
A Bonifay man is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly pointing a gun at motorists traveling along Highway 331.
According to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office, 33-year-old Blackie Alvarez was quickly located by deputies along with officers from the Office of the City Marshal and the DeFuniak Springs Police Department.
Authorities said when officers found Alvarez, he exited his vehicle, removed a firearm from his waistband, and placed it on top of the vehicle. Deputies also reported he was in possession of two metal knuckles.
Victims told deputies they were traveling north on Highway 331 when Alvarez, driving a white Ford Explorer, began speeding and honking at them. Reports state he then stopped his vehicle in front of theirs, exited, and pointed a firearm at them.
Alvarez was arrested and charged with:
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Two felony counts of false imprisonment
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Two felony counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon
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One felony count of possession of a firearm by a convicted felon
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Two counts of unlawful carry of a concealed weapon
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Driving without a license
Authorities also confirmed Alvarez had an active warrant in Bay County for failure to pay child support.
His bond was set at $235,000.
