Cantonment Man Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun Into Atlanta Courthouse

May 21, 2010

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fitzgerald12.jpgA 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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Comments

9 Responses to “Cantonment Man Accused Of Bringing Loaded Gun Into Atlanta Courthouse”

  1. Paul on May 22nd, 2010 11:22 am

    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.

  2. Pcola on May 21st, 2010 1:48 pm

    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..

  3. geezzzz on May 21st, 2010 11:51 am

    and this screw loose is out on bond and lives in a neighborhood near you!

  4. whitepunknotondope on May 21st, 2010 10:22 am

    One word: NUTJOB.

  5. molinojim on May 21st, 2010 9:33 am

    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.

  6. guest on May 21st, 2010 9:21 am

    bless his heart

  7. brewtongirl1 on May 21st, 2010 5:46 am

    Crazy people in the world

  8. brewtongirl1 on May 21st, 2010 5:46 am

    He’s about LOONEY as the guy that killed his moms boyfriend with an ax…

  9. been there on May 21st, 2010 5:17 am

    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

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