An East Meadow man was arrested after he allegedly pointed a loaded rifle at a bartender in Paddock Pub on Tuesday night, police said.
According to police, William Karas, 56, of East Meadow was involved in an altercation at the bar and was thrown out. Karas returned to the location around 11:53 p.m. and allegedly pointed the weapon at a 48-year-old bartender, police said.
Patrons in the bar were able to grab the rifle from Karas and called police, authorities said.
Karas is being charged with second-degree menacing and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. He was arraigned on Wednesday.
East Meadow Man Arrested After Allegedly Pointing Rifle at Bartender
William Karas, 56, allegedly pointed a loaded weapon at a bartender after he was thrown out of Paddock Pub on Tuesday, according to police.
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Sara Rietbroek May 15, 2013 at 10:18 pm
Not sure why that happened. May have been a technical error.
Tyson Marion May 13, 2013 at 01:45 pm
If can get in and out without a problem I would not. I would rather ask them to move their car…Read More back. It's not worth making a life long enemy.
paul May 11, 2013 at 11:20 pm
Yes my answer was serious....
I gave you different comments regarding your question.
The pics you…Read More provided is how I based my answer....
Point was did it create an issue for you and does it occur all the time.
If it was a one time incident as small as it was you decide?
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Brent M. May 2, 2013 at 10:35 pm
Wasnt there an article on here that specifically said it was being auctioned!!