Livermore Man Accused Of Brandishing Gun At Group Of Kids In Park: Police

LIVERMORE, CA — A 45-year-old Livermore man was arrested after allegedly brandishing a gun at a group of youths, according to the Livermore Police Department.

On Saturday at around 3:30 p.m., Livermore police came to Bill Clark Park after receiving reports that a man was brandishing a handgun at a group of young people engaged in informal boxing matches.

The man, later identified as 45-year-old Gregory Polson of Livermore, reportedly confronted the young people and told them to leave the area, police said. Officers obtained a search warrant for Polson's residence, and said they found the firearm allegedly used in the incident, three additional firearms, ammunition, drugs, and drug paraphernalia.

Polson was arrested and charged with child endangerment, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, and brandishing a firearm.

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