Arrest made after subject posts video brandishing firearm to social media

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WLNE) – The New Bedford Police Department announced Tuesday they made an arrest after a man posted a video of himself brandishing a gun on social media.

Brian Santiago, 20, was later seen riding in a vehicle on Sept. 13 that was stopped for motor vehicle offenses.

During a search, Santiago was found in possession of a knife, and a .380 handgun loaded with five rounds of ammunition.

Santiago was arrested and charged with carrying a loaded firearm with a defaced serial number and possession of ammunition without a license. He had previously been convicted for possessing a firearm and was sentenced to one year in jail.