A Long Island man was quickly arrested after he drove past the US Open while waving a gun out of a car’s passenger side, sources said.
Ricardo Betancur, 23, of Uniondale, was riding down Roosevelt Avenue in a 2018 black Lexus around 3 p.m. Saturday when police directing traffic for the famed tennis tournament noticed his hand, allegedly holding the firearm, either hanging out of the car’s open door or the window, sources said.
Officers approached the vehicle only to have the driver speed off, throwing Betancur out of the car, the sources said. Police were able to recover the unloaded gun and arrested Betancur, who allegedly had drugs and ammunition on him.
Betancur is facing criminal possession of a weapon and drug charges. The driver is still being sought.
Increased police presence at the US Open after a suspect was caught with a gun on Saturday. Larry Marano for NY Post
Fans enter the US Open through metal detectors. Larry Marano for NY PostNo shots were fired and no one was hurt, according to police and sources.
Police confirmed someone was taken into custody “in the vicinity” of the Open, but would not give details.
The tennis championship matches continue until Sept. 11.
