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    Man accused of brandishing stolen firearm in Lincoln

    By Leah Crowley,

    23 hours ago

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    LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — A California man is facing a slew of charges after he allegedly brandished a stolen firearm in Lincoln on Wednesday.

    Police accuse 20-year-old Bawa Diwasjeet of brandishing a firearm at someone after getting into an argument on Higginson Avenue.

    SEE ALSO: Police say man threatened officers with gun during Warren standoff

    Diwasjeet was seen getting into a white tractor-trailer after the incident.

    Officers later detained Diwasjeet and recovered a firearm from inside the truck’s cabin. Police say the weapon was previously stolen in California.

    Diwasjeet is facing multiple charges including felony assault and carrying a stolen firearm.

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