Gainesville Man Arrested Monday Morning for Knife Threats
Update | February 25, 2026:
On November 7, 2024, Bryan Licona was granted a withheld adjudication of improperly exhibiting a dangerous weapon and sentenced to one year of probation, which he completed early in August 2025.
Licona was out on a $15,000 bond while his case was ongoing and it doesn't appear he spent much time in jail. Prosecutors did file formal charges for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill, however, he ended up pleading no contest to a lesser included offense.
Bryan Licona, 34, was arrested Monday morning and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon without intent to kill after threatening a man next door with a knife.
The victim was visiting the residence, and he and Licona were strangers before the altercation.
The victim exited the residence around 8:30 a.m. holding his infant child, and Licona began an argument with him over yard debris from his neighbor’s yard.
After a brief verbal argument, Licona reportedly pulled out a pocket knife and flipped it open, causing the man to retreat to his vehicle.
Licona asked the victim something to the effect of if they had a problem while walking towards him with his knife in his hands before stopping and walking back to his yard.
A witness from several houses away corroborated the victim’s account to the Gainesville Police Department.
Correction Feb 25, 2026: This article was corrected to remove direct quotations the statements Licona made while advancing toward the victim as the arrest report states Licona said "something to the effect of, 'we have a problem!?'"
