Oswego man accused of pointing gun at lost autistic teen, chasing him in SUV

A 14-year-old boy seeking directions after getting lost on his bike instead encountered a homeowner who allegedly pointed a gun at him and later followed him down the street, according to court documents filed in Oswego County.

OSWEGO, NY – Philip Nichols, 46, is facing multiple charges after authorities say he threatened a teenager with autism who approached his home for help when his phone died. The incident unfolded April 11, when the boy rang a doorbell at Nichols...