MONTVILLE — A Montville man was arrested July 7, after allegedly using a walking stick to smash a neighbor’s windshield.

According to a press release from the Waldo County Sheriff’s Office July 14, a woman phoned Waldo County Dispatch around 4:30 p.m. that Tuesday to report her neighbor, John Thornton, 57, of Montville, was hitting her windshield while yelling threats.

She also reportedly told law enforcement that Thornton had his face painted, “like a warrior,” according to the release. 

Deputies Wiley McVety, Kyle Wasiela and Sgt. Nicholas Oettinger responded to the call, locating Thornton at his residence nearby.

Deputies reported that Thornton was still wearing black and green face paint when they arrived, and “proclaimed he was a warrior.”

Thornton allegedly started acting aggressively while speaking with deputies about the damage caused to his neighbor’s vehicle. 

Thornton was ultimately arrested and charged with disorderly conduct, criminal mischief and assault.

The assault charge came as a result of the complainant telling deputies Thornton had “grabbed her” by the arm after she contacted law enforcement. 

Erica Thoms can be reached at news@penbaypilot.com