Gun used to alarm residents turns out to be non-functional

Monday 6/25/2012 20:29  Public Intoxication/Resisting Arrest    8200 Leopard St     1206250172

Officer were dispatched to listed to 8200 block of Leopard for a suspicious male subject carrying a handgun and pointing it at residents.  The first responding  officer contacted the suspect later identified as Michael Mancuso dob 03-08-1969. The suspect was carrying a radio and what appeared to be an old rusted gun. The officer exercised great restraint and after several commands from the officer, Michael Mancuso eventually dropped gun which was now visually confirmed to be in-operable.  Michael Mancuso showed signs of intoxication and was refusing to be frisked for possible additional weapons. Officers attempted to handcuff the suspect but he resisted and pushed one officer in the face.  Officers utilized a Taser to end the struggle and Michael Mancuso was handcuffed and arrested without further incident.