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Charles Smith, 51. Credit: Lee County Sheriff’s Office A man was arrested at City of Palms Park on Sunday evening after Fort Myers police say he threatened to kill people with a chain because his bike was missing. According to the Fort Myers Police Department, Charles Smith, 51, was arrested after officers responded to reports of a man threatening people with a 3-foot chain at 2250 Broadway around 5:15 p.m. Upon arrival, officers saw Smith with said chain and detained him. Four victims came forward to say they had felt threatened and wanted to pursue criminal charges. All four people said Smith began threatening people at the park with a chain because his bicycle was missing, saying to them, “You have 10 minutes to tell me where my bike is or I will kill you.” Smith was transported to the Lee County Jail and faces four counts of aggravated assault without intent to kill.