Rochester Hills Man Arrested After Threatening Officials With Gun

ROCHESTER HILLS, MI — A 75-year-old Rochester Hills man was charged after threatening two firefighters with a loaded revolver after they showed up at his residence to assist him for his medical emergency, the Oakland County Sheriff's said.

Dennis Lee Campbell was charged with felonious assault and possession of a firearm while under the influence. He was released on $10,000 bond and a probable cause conference is set for Jan. 31 before District Judge Nancy Carniak, officials said.

Authorities said the incident happened shortly before 7:30 p.m. on Jan. 19 on the 1100 block of Delmar Drive in Rochester Hills, when two Rochester Hills firefighters were sent to assist Campbell for a medical emergency.

When the firefighters arrived at the residence, Campell pointed the revolver at the two firefighters and told them to quickly leave the area, officials said.

Officers were then called to the residence and found Campbell sitting on a stool in his garage with the pistol in his hand and his finger on the trigger, officials said.

Deputies then took cover and ordered Campbell to put the gun down, in which Campbell refused and said he wanted the deputies to shoot him, officials said.

A short time later, Campbell lost consciousness, slumped over and dropped the pistol, officials said.

Officers then arrested Campbell without further incident and transported him to local hospital, officials said.

Deputies later learned that Campbell was recently diagnosed with a serious medical condition and was depressed, as well as intoxicated during the incident, officials said.