Foley Police Department officers responded to the area of 9th Avenue and South Oak Street this morning, Nov. 10, around 7:40 a.m. for reports of a man with a gun. The area is close to two Foley schools, and the schools "took the appropriate safety measures to secure their facilities," according to Foley Police Public Information Officer Rhea Thornton-Bottoms.

Officers made contact with 59-year-old Gregory McGowen of Foley, who was detained without incident and subsequently arrested and charged with Menacing, a Class B misdemeanor. Detectives are considering additional charges, Thornton-Bottoms said.

If you have any information regarding this matter, contact the Foley Police Department at (251) 943-4431.