KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- The Clay County Sheriff's Office says a suspect is in custody and facing charges for threatening deputies who tried to seize his property. The sheriff's office reports August J. Baanders, 64, is charged with interference with a legal process. KC man pleads guilty to calling in false threat at government building The incident unfolded in Kearney, Missouri at LPG Ventures around 6 a.m. Thursday, according to the sheriff's office. Seven levy orders were issued by the Clay County Circuit Court for all businesses under the LPG umbrella, owned by Baanders and his wife. Baanders allegedly drove an 85,000-pound crane toward deputies. Fearing for their safety, the deputies drew their weapons, at which point the crane stopped. It came within six inches of striking a patrol vehicle, according to the sheriff's office. The sheriff's office said Baanders initially began to exit the crane, then he refused to come down the ladder. Deputies had to pull him off the ladder to take him into custody. Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and Android No injuries were reported during the incident. Baanders is being held on a $2,500 bond.