Crime & Safety

Man with Loaded Gun Arrested at Newark Liberty Airport Sunday

Passenger told authorities he'd forgotten weapon was in bag

For at least the second time this month, a traveler was found attempting to board a plane at Newark Liberty International Airport carrying a loaded gun, Nj.com reported.

Robert Kellerman, 59, of Long Pond, Pa., was arrested around 6 am Sunday after his 22-caliber handgun was detected by screeners. Kellerman reportedly told authorities he had forgotten he had the weapon inside his bag.

On Feb. 1, a Florida man was also arrested for attempting to bring a loaded gun onto a flight the site also reported. 

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