Charges have been dropped in the case of a Smyrna woman who was accused of pointing a loaded handgun at a former tenant.
In August, troopers were dispatched to the 400 block of South Carter Road. It was learned that the 44-year-old male had gone to turn over his keys. A disagreement ensued between the victim and 44-year-old, Melanie Ballard. Troopers said Ballard pointed a handgun at the man.
Ballard was taken into custody without incident. Taken from the scene was a loaded Glock 22 .40 caliber handgun. Ballard was charged with the following:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Aggravated Menacing
Ballard, a real estate agent, was arraigned before the Justice of the Peace Court 2 and released on $25,000 unsecured bond.
The Kent County Court of Common Pleas issued a Noelle Prosequi, a term that means no prosecution will occur from the Attorney General’s Office.
