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

Man arrested after disturbing church service in Long Beach with replica gun
Man arrested after disturbing church service in Long Beach with replica gun 00:19
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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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