73-year-old Columbia man threatens to kill woman in front of cop

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A 73-year-old Columbia man was charged with four felonies after he allegedly threatened to kill a woman in front of a police officer on Friday.

Conrad Brown was charged with first-degree domestic assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and third-degree domestic assault. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A court appearance was held on Monday.

The probable cause statement says Brown was upset about getting a traffic ticket and hit the victim with a bottle, which caused a cut inside her mouth. Brown then allegedly tried to hit the victim with his cane, but she was able to get away with her child and call the police, court documents say.

While a police officer was speaking with the victim, Brown allegedly walked outside while holding a knife, the statement says. Brown allegedly yelled that he was going to kill the victim, court documents say.

After police detained him, Brown allegedly made comments about “knowing people in New York to get him out of this,” court documents say.

The victim allegedly told police there was another incident where Brown tried to choke her, the statement says.