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Officers arrested a man they believe is the person who brought a gun to the Belle Haven Community Center, Menlo Park police spokesperson Nicole Acker said.
On March 30, staff at the community center’s swimming pool noticed a patron had placed what appeared to be a semi-automatic firearm on a chair while he swam in the pool. Pool staff called police but he fled before officers arrived.
However, on March 31, pool staff told police he had returned to the site. Officers were able to apprehend a 42-year-old Menlo Park resident a few blocks away after he fled on an electric bicycle. According to Acker, the man admitted to having possessed an Airsoft gun the day prior but he did not have it when police arrested him.
Acker also said the resident showed signs of being under the influence and a search revealed he had methamphetamine in his possession.
Police arrested him on suspicion of obstruction, using controlled substances and possessing controlled substances. He was booked at county jail.
Editor’s Note: The Almanac’s policy is to withhold the names of those arrested for most crimes until the District Attorney has determined there is sufficient evidence to file charges in the case.
