A man was arrested at the University of Maryland after waving what appeared to be a rifle while driving a white Dodge van on campus. Police received reports of the incident around 9:30 a.m. Tuesday and quickly stopped the vehicle. Upon investigation, they discovered that the weapon was actually a toy gaming rifle.
The suspect, identified as 40-year-old Christopher Garner of Washington, D.C., was captured on security footage driving the van, holding the toy rifle out the window. Despite initial concerns, the university did not issue text alerts, as officials determined there was no immediate threat.
Garner is currently being held without bond and faces several charges, including:
– Two counts of second-degree assault
– Disorderly conduct
– Reckless endangerment
– Threat of mass violence
– Disturbing activities at a school or college
– Molesting or threatening students
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the University of Maryland Police Department at 301-504-3333.
