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Cantonment Man Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun Into Atlanta Courthouse
May 21, 2010
A Cantonment man has been arrested for trying to bring a loaded handgun into the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta.
Douglas Fitzgerald, 43, of Cantonment was caught with a .44-caliber Magnum and six hollow point bullets inside a leather bag when he placed them on a scanner at a security checkpoint, according to a statement from Fulton County (Ga.) Sheriff Ted Jackson in a statement released Wednesday.
Fitzgerald was charged with carrying a concealed weapon, carrying a deadly weapon and carrying a pistol without a license, the sheriff said. He was released from jail on $8,000 bond.
Officials say Fitzgerald originally denied bringing the weapon into the courthouse, but later said he forgot that it was inside his bag.
Photos courtesy Fulton County (Ga.) Sheriff’s Office for NorthEscambia.com, click to enlarge.
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9 Responses to “Cantonment Man Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun Into Atlanta Courthouse”
I wonder what reason he was going to court for? Like said already, I Always know where my guns are at and the weight of a .44 wouldn’t let you forget where it is.
and what would he need a bag for in a courthouse anyway? most men carry a wallet and a set of keys. and if anything else, I would think a folder with papers…crazy, crazy..
and this screw loose is out on bond and lives in a neighborhood near you!
One word: NUTJOB.
I have a question—-did he drive or fly to Atlanta? I have a 44 mag and it would be very hard to forget it being in a bag because it’s so heavy.
bless his heart
Crazy people in the world
He’s about LOONEY as the guy that killed his moms boyfriend with an ax…
some people…just aint smart…no telling what was about to happen….you dont forget where you put your 44 MAGNUM…dont that make sense to you…it does to me ” I FORGOT “…YEAH RIGHT BUDDY