The Scranton man accused of menacing a crowd of protesters during a “No Kings” rally in Wilkes-Barre last fall has pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault and disorderly conduct charges, according to court records.
Michael Paul Kolarik, 52, was accused of brandishing a pistol and pointing it at protesters attending the anti-President Donald Trump rally on Public Square on the morning of Oct. 18.
During a hearing last Friday, Kolarik pleaded guilty to misdemeanor counts of simple assault and disorderly conduct. Prosecutors previously withdrew additional charges of reckless endangerment and making terroristic threats against Kolarik.
Luzerne County Judge David W. Lupas accepted the plea and scheduled sentencing for April 29.
The charges alleged Kolarik was driving a red Jeep Wrangler adorned with Trump political flags when he flashed a pistol and pointed it toward at least two people in the area of Public Square.
When police pulled Kolarik over, they found him in possession of two loaded Smith & Wesson M&P Shield pistols. Kolarik legally owned the weapons and had a license to carry concealed firearms, according to police.
Kolarik remains free on $50,000 bail pending sentencing.