Grandview man charged after waving gun at fireworks tent in Belton

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Grandview man has been charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon after waving a gun at a fireworks tent in Belton, Mo. the day after the Fourth of July.

According to the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to a disturbance call at Shay’s Fireworks on 171st Street, near Holmes Road, for a disturbance call on July 5.

One of the victims said a man, 25-year-old Verrell Garrett, had waved his gun at them.

The victim said the suspect then left the tent and later returned, waving his firearm toward them while he was driving.

Several days later, deputies with the Criminal Apprehension Unit identified Garrett as the suspect and arrested him on July 11. The Grandview Police Department also provided assistance in the investigation.

That same day, Garrett was charged with a Class E Felony for Unlawful Use of a Weapon.

A Class E Felony is the least severe class of felony based on the punishment and is considered a “mid-level” crime . If someone is charged, they could face up to four years in prison, one year in jail, a fine of up to $10,000 or a later chance of parole.

According to deputies, Garrett is currently being held at the Cass County jail with no bond allowed.

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