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Man arrested at Long Beach church after causing alleged disturbance with replica gun

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(credit: Long Beach PD)

Authorities have arrested a man in Long Beach accused of causing a disturbance at a church while allegedly armed with a replica firearm. 

Officers responded to the church Sunday in the 700 block of Olive Avenue. 

When they arrived, police said church patrons had detained a man they alleged had entered the church while waving an alleged firearm. 

Police said the alleged firearm was in fact a lighter resembling a firearm. The man was arrested and book at Long Beach City Hall. 

No injuries were reported. 

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