Bensalem Township man arrested after trying to sell loaded AR-style rifle, police say

Wednesday, October 23, 2019
BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, Pennsylvania (WPVI) -- A 34-year-old Bensalem man was arrested for possessing a loaded AR-style rifle that he was attempting to sell, according to police.

Patrick Gale, a previously convicted felon, was arrested Tuesday and is now being held at the Bucks County Correctional Facility.
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Bensalem Township police tried to pull him over as he allegedly headed to sell the weapon. Investigators say he took off and was arrested after hitting two cars and a police cruiser.



In the process, Gale allegedly threw a large duffle bag, with the gun inside, out of the window.
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Officers found it loaded with 16 live rounds.



Gale is charged with multiple gun-related crimes, recklessly endangering another person, fleeing and eluding and other offenses.
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