The owner of a Des Plaines cannabis dispensary is facing aggravated assault charges after he allegedly racked a weapon inside the business while customers were present.
Daniel J. Nardo, 33, of Des Plaines , was charged with two counts of aggravated assault and one count of disorderly conduct in connection with the incident on Thursday, according to a statement from police.About 1:41 p.m., officers were sent to UP Cannabis Dispensary, located at 1173 South Elmhurst Road, after a 22-year-old woman reported that Nardo, the owner and sole employee, was inside the business ingesting helium and racked what appeared to be a shotgun, the statement said.
While the woman was still at the checkout counter, police said Nardo became angry and stated, "what's so funny" and "I'm like that," referring to being a gangster, officials said. Nardo then went into the rear of the shop and returned with what appeared to be a shotgun.Police said Nardo racked the gun and pointed it towards the entrance of the business where the man had just exited, then put the weapon down when the 20-year-old re-entered the shop.
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