A Summerville man was arrested by the Summerville Police Department following a disorderly conduct incident at a residence on Sixth Avenue.

According to the police report, officers responded to the home after receiving complaints about a disturbance involving loud yelling, profanity, and aggressive behavior. Officers reported that the suspect, identified as 60-year-old Freddie Lee Newton, appeared to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident.

Police said Newton became upset during an argument at the residence and allegedly threw a set of car keys at another individual. Officers stated they detected a strong odor of alcohol coming from Newton and observed behavior they described as erratic and disorderly.

According to the report, officers attempted to calm the situation and advised Newton several times to stop yelling and causing a disturbance. Police said he continued using profanity and refused commands before officers placed him under arrest on a charge of disorderly conduct.

The report states Newton later refused to sign a citation at the Chattooga County Jail and allegedly threw the paperwork into a trash can while continuing to curse at officers before leaving the area after his release.

The incident was handled by the Summerville Police Department without further problems.