Deputies of the Logan County Sheriff’s Office report a defendant was arrested for having weapons under disability after allegedly firing a weapon in the Indian Lake area Tuesday evening, Oct. 6.

Phillip M. Klaas, 33, was lodged into the Logan County Jail on the charges.

Deputies received a report about 5:10 p.m.. regarding male firing a handgun at someone in the vicinity of state routes 235 and 366.

Upon arrival on the scene, deputies located and detained a male and female matching the description provided from the 911 caller.

The investigation revealed that the male, identified as Phillip Klaas, was involved in a dispute with his previous girlfriend and her new boyfriend.

During the altercation, the defendant reportedly brandished a firearm and fired at least one shot in the direction of the boyfriend, however no serious injuries were reported.

Numerous witnesses provided statements, and Klaas admitted firing several rounds at the boyfriend.

Klaas was placed under arrest and was booked into the jail about 11:30 p.m.

A witness, Aaliyah Connelly, was also arrested for falsification and illegal conveyance of narcotics into the Logan County Jail.

The investigation is continuing, and more charges are expected to be filed.

The Logan County Sheriff’s Office was assisted at the scene by Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Washington Township Police Department, Russells Point Police Department and the Indian Lake Joint Fire District and their dive team. ■