Man accused of brandishing stolen firearm in Lincoln
Jul 04, 2024
LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — A California man is facing a slew of charges after he allegedly brandished a stolen firearm in Lincoln on Wednesday.
Police accuse 20-year-old Bawa Diwasjeet of brandishing a firearm at someone after getting into an argument on Higginson Avenue.
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Diwasjeet was seen getting into a white tractor-trailer after the incident.
Officers later detained Diwasjeet and recovered a firearm from inside the truck's cabin. Police say the weapon was previously stolen in California.
Diwasjeet is facing multiple charges including felony assault and carrying a stolen firearm.
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