Gainesville Man Arrested Monday Morning For Knife Threats

Bryan Licona, 34, was arrested Monday morning and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill after threatening a man next door with a knife. 

The victim was visiting the residence, and he and Licona were strangers before the altercation.

The victim had exited the residence around 8:30 am holding his infant child, and Licona began an argument with him over yard debris from his neighbor’s yard. 

After a brief verbal argument, Licona reportedly pulled out a pocket knife and flipped it open, causing the man to run to his vehicle. 

Licona asked the victim if he “had a problem” while walking towards him with his knife in his hands before stopping and walking back to his yard.

A witness from a far distance corroborated the victim’s account to the Gainesville Police Department. 

Licona is eligible for a $15,000 bond.