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The incident happened around 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 26 in New Rochelle.
Police responded to a report of two women engaged in a physical altercation in front of 71 Lincoln Ave.
Initially assessed as a routine call, "the situation quickly revealed underlying complexities," New Rochelle Police said.
Responding officers found one of the women visibly agitated and uncooperative.
"In an effort to assist the woman in calming down, our officers called the Mobile Crisis Response Team (MCRT) to provide assistance," New Rochelle PD Criminal Investigations Division Commander, Captain J. Collins Coyne said. "However, the individual declined help and made a direct threat toward the officers, stating she would 'pop' them, a phrase widely understood to imply violent intent."
During the investigation, officers discovered that the woman was in possession of a loaded handgun at the time she issued the threat, Coyne noted.
"The situation was carefully managed by our officers, who demonstrated professionalism without having to use force during the encounter," said Coyne.
The suspect, Olivia Wilson, age 27 years, of New Rochelle, was charged with:
- Criminal possession of a weapon, a Class C felony;
- Menacing;
- Assault.
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