Snow sledding with the kids pivots into a death threat, arrest made

KNOX CO – On Sunday, February 6, at approximately 3:40 p.m., Indiana State Police responded to the 4000 block of East Fox Run Drive in Vincennes, after it was reported that a male had threatened to shoot another male for riding a four-wheeler and pulling his two children on a sled in a nearby common area.

Gary Sorguis

When troopers arrived, they identified the male that allegedly made the threat as 68-year-old Gary Sorgius, of Vincennes. Troopers conducted an on-scene investigation and concluded Sorgius did not have a weapon in his possession at the time of the incident, but he allegedly made the threat he was going to shoot the male on the four-wheeler and yelled to another person to get his gun.

Sorgius was arrested and taken to the Knox County Jail where he is currently being held on bond on charges of intimidation.

Arresting Officer: Master Trooper Brett Pool, Indiana State Police

Assisting Officer: Master Trooper Gary Goodman, Indiana State Police