Newton woman faces felony charges after threatening over money owed – Newton Daily News

Newton police have charged a 40-year-old Newton woman with extortion, intimidation with a dangerous weapon and three counts of assault while pointing a dangerous weapon after she allegedly threatened a victim at gunpoint over a debt she and her boyfriend later committed remarked funny.

According to police reports, on October 12, Lisa Dickerson waited in a truck for the victim to leave World To Go with her siblings and father. As the three got into their vehicle, she approached the passenger door. The victim claimed that Dickerson, while pointing a gun, said they owed money and needed to pay.

When questioned by police, the victim said the gun was silver in color and had a brown handle. The description matched that of the other two victims. Police observed the video footage and confirmed the victim’s story. Although the footage is blurry, police could see that Dickerson had something in her hands.

Officers located Dickerson at her address, where the vehicle she exited at the gas station was located. When questioned by police, she denied any incident. But when the officers asked if it was a firearm, she replied that it was a fake. When pressed further, she said it was a water gun and thought it was funny.

Dickerson said the water gun was black. But she said she threw the gun away before police arrived. Dickerson said the victim “owed him money” and pointed to her boyfriend. The friend said the victim “owes me $200, and it was funny.” Police have since charged Dickerson with five felonies.

Racketeering is a Class D felony punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $7,500. Intimidation with a dangerous weapon is a Class C felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by up to two years in prison and a fine of up to $8,540.