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FREDERICK, Md. — Frederick police arrested a man on Halloween for carrying a replica firearm in a public park, a violation of a recently passed city ordinance. The incident occurred during a community event in Baker Park, where patrol officers observed a person carrying what appeared to be a firearm.

Upon closer inspection, officers identified the weapon as a Byrna LE pellet gun, which is designed to look like a firearm but does not have the markings to distinguish it as a non-lethal weapon. Police said the gun falls under Frederick City Code 33.2, which prohibits the carrying of imitation firearms, including pellet guns, in public places.

The suspect, identified as David Michael Beers, was taken into custody after officers discovered a second loaded Byrna pellet gun and additional rounds in his vehicle. Beers was later arrested and is currently being held without bail.

The Frederick Police Department emphasized the importance of following the city’s regulations regarding imitation and replica firearms to maintain public safety.