Armed man arrested near Donald Trump's rally in Asheboro

Officers with the Asheboro Police Department reported that a man was arrested in the vicinity of a rally held by Donald Trump this Wednesday in Asheboro.

According to reports picked up by local media outlets such as ABC45, authorities began investigations after an incident was reported in which the man showed the weapon.

The subject was identified as 79-year-old Robert Castona Jr. and was charged with violating North Carolina General Statute 14-277.2, which prohibits weapons at parades and other similar events.

"Officers said an incident took place away from the event site around 4:30 p.m. after the rally had ended and people were leaving. Officers who were present immediately detained the suspect and began investigating," ABC45 explained.

The suspect was issued a citation and released pending his court date which has been scheduled for Sept. 16.

Former President Donald Trump held his first outdoor rally in Asheboro since the failed attempt on his life last month in Pennsylvania. Trump addressed his supporters from a podium protected by bulletproof glass in a visible effort to ensure his protection from potential threats.

The event at the North Carolina Aviation Museum and Hall of Fame in Asheboro was attended not only by the former president, but also by other speakers, including Senator JD Vance, a vice presidential candidate.