Armed employee arrested at Augusta restaurant on Halloween

AUGUSTA — A 22-year-old man was taken into custody at a Jim ‘N Nick’s restaurant in Augusta on Halloween after employees called for help, saying he had a gun and was alone with a manager in a closed room.

What happened: Deputies arrived at 275 Robert C. Daniel Parkway around 5:35 p.m. Saturday and found 22-year-old Richard Brewton inside a back room with another employee, who appeared frightened. Deputies moved in before Brewton could lock the door.

What was found: A handgun was recovered from Brewton’s person after he was taken into custody…

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