Cary man accused of threatening police

A Cary man faces several charges after a brief standoff with police Monday during which he threatened them, authorities said.

Colton Howell, 20, was charged with aggravated battery, aggravated assault, resisting a peace officer and consumption of alcohol by a minor following the episode at a home on Garden Place Circle at 12:40 a.m., authorities said.

Cary police were called after Howell failed to pay for cab fare, authorities said. Police attempted to speak with Howell, but he threatened to harm them with a gun, they said.

After a brief standoff, Howell was arrested and taken to a hospital for evaluation, authorities said.

No firearms were recovered from Howell or at the scene.

Law enforcement agencies including Algonquin, Barrington, Crystal Lake, Lake in the Hills, the McHenry County sheriff's office, Wauconda and the Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Emergency Services Team responded to assist Cary, authorities said.