Altoona, Blair County--- Police arrested John Hoover after they said he pointed a rifle at people walking by. Hoover was arrested early Sunday morning after he was kicked out of the Black and Gold Tavern on 6th Avenue in Altoona.  Police said Hoover left the bar, went to his girlfriend’s house where he smashed her belongings and then grabbed his rifle.  That’s when he allegedly pointed it at several people walking by.  Hoover got rid of the gun and took off when police arrived.  They did recover the gun. Hoover is in the Blair County Prison.