BEND, OR -- A 36-year-old Bend man is accused fo threatening employees at a local mini-mart. Just before 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Bend Police responded to the Chevron Circle K on NE Highway 20 for a report of a man armed with a handgun.  

According to witnesses, the man threatened employees and customers, reportedly cocked the handgun, put it in his waistband, and pointed the gun at a customer before leaving. When he left the adjoining Super Burrito, he left behind a jacket containing his wallet and several pocket knives. No shots were fired during the incident.

Responding officers contacted Dustin Deans in the area and took him into custody without incident. He was taken to jail on charges of Menacing x3, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, Pointing a Firearm at Another, Disorderly Conduct II and Unlawful Use of a Weapon.  

Anyone who was inside the store during the incident who has not yet been contacted by Bend Police is asked to contact the non-emergency line at 541-693-6911.  

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