Sunday at approximately 7:53 p.m. the Mount Pleasant police department responded to 709 S Main Street for a report of a male subject who pulled a gun on a female subject.
It was determined that Edward Easley, 23, of Mount Pleasant, was in a verbal argument with the victim.
After displaying the gun, Easley fled the area and went to Salem. On the way he hit a deer with his vehicle.
He was located at 310 N Jefferson St in Salem and was taken into custody by Henry County Deputies.
He is a known felon.
The weapon was recovered at the scene.
Easley was charged with Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Assault with a Dangerous Weapon. He was transported to the Henry County Jail.