Former judge arrested for unloading gun at Halloween trick-or-treaters, police say

DUNCAN, Okla. (KSWO/Gray News) - A former judge has been arrested after allegedly unloading a gun in the direction of Halloween trick-or-treaters, according to authorities.

​Jerry Herberger, a 73-year-old former Stephens County, Oklahoma, judge, fired at the trick-or-treaters on October 31 at a property.

The Duncan Police Department said that officers responded to the incident at 8.02 p.m. and were directed to the address by witnesses.

When officers arrived, Herberger pointed his firearm at one of the officers at the scene.

However, he eventually followed officers’ demands and left the home. Then, the 73-year-old was arrested and taken to the Stephens County Jail.

Herberger faces multiple charges, including assault and battery with a deadly weapon, attempted murder and possession of a firearm while intoxicated.

No injuries were reported.