Police: Patient threatens employees at Indiana dental practice over denied insurance

A patient at a private practice in Jasper, Ind., allegedly made threats to employees Sept. 25, according to The Dubois County Herald.

Police arrived at the practice after employees reported that Darryl Schepers, 56, had allegedly mentioned a firearm. Employees said that Mr. Schepers had grown agitated after his insurance was declined.

Mr. Schepers was arrested and charged with intimidation. Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

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