Man charged in threat against repossession agent

A repossession agent got more than he bargained when he tried to repossess a 2002 Ford Explorer, state police in Sidney said.

A Smithville man was arrested for allegedly threatening the agent with a shotgun as the agent tried to reclaim the vehicle, police said.

Philip C. Neilsen, 34, was charged with second degree menacing, a misdemeanor, and issued an appearance ticket before the Smithville Town Court, police said.