A vehicle without plates driving on Cape Arago Highway was observed by Coos County Deputies Monday afternoon, March 10th, and was stopped at approximately 3:15pm.
The driver, identified as 51 year old Richard Brant, partially lowered his window to communicate with the deputy, but refused to lower it further while dispatch confirmed and informed deputies that Brant had a misdemeanor warrant and revoked driving status.
Through the partially opened window, the deputy noticed a handgun on the dash and Brant was ordered to exit the vehicle but refused, locking the door.
As the deputy reached to remove the pistol from the dash, Brant grabbed the deputy’s wrist, prompting the deputy to draw his weapon. Brant used his right hand to reach for another potential weapon before the deputy broke the window with a baton, secured the handgun, and Brant was arrested after a struggle.
Additional deputies and K9 Poe arrived on scene and K9 quickly Poe alerted on the vehicle. A search warrant revealed A short-barreled rifle (under 26” overall, barrel less than 16”) with a suppressor, three concealed Kershaw daggers, a loaded SCCY CPX-1 9mm, a modified JC Higgins 1 short-barreled shotgun, suspected meth with a pipe, and assorted ammo.
Brant was booked and lodged at the Coos County Jail on multiple charges, including Unlawful Possession of a Short-Barreled Rifle, Carrying Concealed Weapons, Possession of Meth, Interfering with Police, Menacing, Harassment, Resist Arrest, Driving While Suspended, and the Misdemeanor Warrant.
