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Cane sword, metal knuckles, tear gas found in home of San Mateo felon who pointed gun at ex-girlfriend: PD
(KRON) — A 55-year-old San Mateo felon is in custody for allegedly aiming a firearm at a former girlfriend then telling her that 'she was not free to leave his residence,' said the San Mateo Police Department.
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The incident happened at 7:10 a.m. Wednesday, said SMPD. Police were able to get both a gun violence restraining order and search warrant later that same day for the suspect's home.
At 10:11 p.m., police said a vehicle belonging to the suspect, identified as Daniel Lee Erickson, was stopped by a SMPD officer in the area of North San Mateo Drive and Bellevue Avenue where he was then arrested.
'The search warrant was then executed at Erickson's residence, and officers located several black powder cap and ball firearms, one of which was loaded, weapon accessories including those to melt metal, and a mold for pressing ball ammunition,' said San Mateo PD. 'Pepper spray, a pepper spray gun, brass/metal knuckles, and a cane sword were also located.'
Erickson was booked into the San Mateo County Jail where he faces several charges, including assault with a firearm on a person, criminal threats, possession of metal knuckles, possession of a cane sword, and unlawful possession of a tear gas weapon.
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