Spit Spat Leads to Gun Flap in Queen City: Cops

MANCHESTER, NH — A local woman is scheduled to be arraigned in court this morning on a felony reckless conduct charge after allegedly pointing a handgun at another woman, according to police. Melissa Cerullo, 36, of Manchester, was arrested on April 18, 2017, on the charge. She was held on $5,000 cash bail after the arrest.

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Officers were called to Conant Street at just before 8 p.m. last night for a report of a threat incident involving a firearm, according to Lt. Brian O’Keefe of the Manchester Police Department. When they arrived at the scene, they spoke with a woman who was visiting a friend in the building. The woman alleged that she pulled into the driveway of the home behind another vehicle – reportedly being driven by Cerullo – and an argument ensued.

“Cerullo allegedly exited her car and engaged in an argument with the victim before pointing a handgun at her,” O’Keefe stated. “Both women are familiar with one another. Cerullo claimed the woman spat on her, so she pulled out a Smith and Wesson .38 and pointed it at the victim’s chest. A resident inside the building heard the victim screaming, so she exited the first-floor apartment. Upon exiting, she observed a red laser pointed at the victim’s chest as Cerullo pointed the gun toward the victim.”

The officers separated everyone involved, located the handgun in the vehicle – which was fully loaded with a laser sight affixed to the rail, according to police – and after investigating the incident and taking statements, arrested Cerullo.

O’Keefe noted that she was held on bail and is scheduled to be arraigned this morning.