Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
A Bensalem man was charged with reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct and violating rules on state property for allegedly discharging his gun at a local state park
Ronald Beckman, 67, was at the Neshaminy State Park Marina with a friend when the incident happened in late July, according to police.
Advertisements
Park Rangers responded to a report of a shot fire in the park. The report was confirmed by two witnesses who were fishing in the creek, authorities wrote in court papers. Rangers said they identifed Beckman as the source of the gun shot.
According to the probable cause, the park ranger asked Beckman if he was armed, which he admitted to and handed over the Glock 23 handgun.
Advertise with LevittowNow.com
Advertisements
Beckman told the ranger he had fallen into the creek with his gun and was helped backup by his friend and two other fisherman. He checked the weapon noticing the barrel had dirt and sand on it, according to court documents. The Bensalem man continued telling the state park officer he pointed the gun out over the waterway and discharged a round “to clear the barrel,”
Beckman told the ranger he did not know if there was anyone in the proximity of the area he fired the gun towards, court documents say.
Advertisements
Beckman is scheduled to appear for a preliminary hearing in Bristol Borough District Court on September 17 to answer charges he was summonsed by mail for.
Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
Advertisements
