On August 27^th, 2012, Marion County deputies responded to a 911 call of a domestic disturbance in rural Yellville, with an intoxicated subject, later identified as David Rula, age 42, of Yellville, threatening to shoot anyone that comes on the property.

Upon arrival at the residence, deputies made contact with the suspect’s wife and three minor children, whom were all crying and visibly shaken. When making contact with Rula he admitted to losing his temper and making the threats.

During an NCIC/ACIC query of Rula's name and date of birth, it was discovered that Rula was charged and convicted of felony Assault out of Colorado in 1990. Rula stated he had a .22 caliber rifle in his truck and a Marlin 30.06 rifle in the bedroom. Both rifles were seized and Rula was taken into custody, without incident and transported to the Marion County jail, where he was booked, processed and incarcerated.

Rula was arrested for Possession of Firearm by Certain Person (Class B Felony), Terroristic Threatening (Class D Felony) and Three Counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Minor (Class A Misdemeanor). Rula's bond was set at $25,000.00 and he is currently awaiting his first appearance before the Marion County Circuit Court.