Police: Hampton Man Allegedly Threatened To Use Gun On Woman In His Apartment

A Hampton man allegedly threatened to use his gun in a domestic dispute with a woman in his apartment over the weekend, according to Hampton police.

Sean Meola, 49, of Hampton, was arrested Sunday by police after an alleged dispute between Meola and a woman in his apartment, according to a press release.

Police allege Meola had made intimidating remarks against the woman and threatened her with the use of his gun, per the release.

Meola was charged with two counts of domestic violence stemming from alleged ongoing incidents that occurred Friday and Saturday, police said.

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After learning of the dispute, police said, an investigation revealed evidence that supported probable cause that the woman had been the victim of alleged domestic simple assault on Friday.

Police at this time also learned that Meola allegedly made threatening remarks to the woman that he would "use a firearm against the victim," the press release said.

Meola was arrested at his residence on Sunday, police said, and is being held on preventative detention status. Meola was scheduled to have an arraignment on Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. at the Hampton District Court.

Police are urging anyone with information related to this incident to contact the Hampton Police Department at 603-929-4444. Anonymous tips can be made through the Crimeline for the Hamptons at 603-929-1222.