Two men were arrested and their firearms confiscated after a "safe and uneventful" Trump rally in Asheboro, North Carolina. One suspect, Robert Castona Jr., was cited for displaying a weapon within his vehicle in violation of state law.
Two men were detained and their firearms confiscated after a "safe and uneventful" Trump rally in Asheboro, North Carolina. One suspect, Robert Castona Jr., was cited for displaying a weapon within his vehicle in violation of state law.
According to the Asheboro Police Department, the incident occurred away from the event site after the rally had concluded and attendees were leaving. Officers who were assisting the Secret Service in monitoring the rally immediately detained Castona Jr.
Trump Rally Incident: Men Detained, Firearms Confiscated
Initial reports indicated that Castona Jr. had threatened someone at gunpoint, but police later determined that the weapon was not pointed at anyone.
Castona Jr. was cited for violating NC General Statute 14-277.2, which prohibits the display of weapons within 1,000 feet of a parade, demonstration, or other public gathering.
Trump Rally Incident: Men Detained, Firearms Confiscated
Castona Jr. was released pending a court date of September 16, 2024.
In an earlier post on Facebook, the Asheboro Police Department shared a laundry list of prohibited items at the event, including drones and other unmanned aircraft systems, explosives, and firearms.
Trump Rally Incident: Men Detained, Firearms Confiscated
Despite the incident, police described the Trump rally as "safe and uneventful."
Additional details about the incident, including the charges against the second suspect, have not yet been released.
