BECKER -- A Becker man has been arrested after allegedly threatening a woman with a handgun.

The incident happened in the 11,000 block of Katherine Avenue in Becker just after 10:30 p.m last (Thursday) night.

Police say they received a call that a woman had fled the home after being threatened with a gun.

When police arrived they found the man who was drunk and resisted commands from the officers. He was tased and taken to Monticello Hospital for minor injuries.

49-year-old John Bentsen was then arrested and taken to the Sherburne County Sheriff's Office.

He is awaiting charges of 2nd Degree Assault, Terroristic Threats, 5th Degree Domestic Assault and Obstructing Legal Process.

The woman involved was not hurt.

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