WILKES-BARRE — A Scranton man pleaded guilty to brandishing a loaded firearm at attendees of a No Kings protest held on Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, last year.
Michael Paul Kolarik, 52, of Fourth Avenue, was charged by Wilkes-Barre City police when he displayed a firearm at people attending the rally on Oct. 18, according to court records.
Kolarik stopped on Public Square and consented to a search of his vehicle, court records say.
Police in court records say they found two semi-automatic handguns during the search. One firearm was in the center console of the Jeep, and another firearm was in its holster in Kolarik’s waistband, court records say.
Both firearms had a live round in the chambers with loaded magazines.
Police in court records say Kolarik possessed a valid license to carry a concealed firearm.
Kolarik pled guilty to simple assault and disorderly conduct before Luzerne County Court of Common Pleas Judge David W. Lupas.
Kolarik remains free on $50,000 bail and is scheduled to be sentenced on April 29.
Charges of terroristic threats and reckless endangerment were withdrawn against Kolarik.