Fairhaven police arrest man carrying gun while intoxicated
By: News Staff
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FAIRHAVEN, MASS. — A man leaving a Fairhaven bar was arrested for carrying a gun while intoxicated Sunday morning.
A witness at Rasputin’s Tavern told police that 22-year-old Brandyn Arruda showed them his weapon.
The 22-year-old admitted to police that he had a gun, but said he threw it out the window in Cushman Park.
The gun was recovered by police who found it near the entrance to the track.
The firearm, a 9mm H&K P30SK handgun, was legally owned by Arruda
Arruda was charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, interfering with police, carrying a firearm while intoxicated, disorderly conduct and failing to stop for police.
He was arraigned Monday in Third District Court. A judge temporarily suspended Arrudas gun license, which had been issued four months prior.
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