Suffolk County police arrested a man who was allegedly carrying weapons as an unlicensed security guard outside of a bar in Huntington Station.
On October 3, Second Precinct Anti-Crime Unit was patrolling Broadway in Huntington Station when they observed Eric Diaz allegedly wearing a police-style uniform with a shield and duty belt that appeared to have a holstered firearm as he was standing outside El Cuscatleco Bar, located at 137 Broadway, at approximately 11:40 p.m.
Further investigation revealed he allegedly had a holstered taser with an imitation pistol in his waistband, along with bear mace, a knife, and handcuffs.
Diaz, 46, of Brentwood, was charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree and Acting as a Security Guard without a License.
He was held overnight at the Third Precinct and is scheduled for arraignment at First District Court in Central Islip on October 4.