Woman accused of brandishing gun at SC ‘No Kings’ rally, police say

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WIS/WMBF) - A woman was arrested after reportedly brandishing a gun during a “No Kings” rally in South Carolina.

WMBF reports police arrested 59-year-old Mary Moriarty on Saturday during the protest in Myrtle Beach.

Moriarty, from nearby Surfside Beach, allegedly drove by the demonstration when she brandished the firearm. She’s charged with pointing and presenting a firearm.

Moriarty, from nearby Surfside Beach, allegedly drove by the demonstration when she brandished the firearm. She’s charged with two counts of pointing and presenting a firearm.

Photos from a WMBF viewer also captured Moriarty’s arrest.

Records show Moriarty was booked into the Myrtle Beach Jail after her arrest. She was granted a $100,000 surety bond following a hearing Sunday morning.

WMBF reported Moriarty expressed regret over the situation during her hearing.

“I’ve had a lot of time to reflect on a very ignorant move,” she said, adding that the weapon was not loaded. “It was an impulsive, very ignorant thing to do; something I totally regret, given the 18 hours that I’ve had to reflect on it.”

She also claimed during the hearing that she’s not a flight risk, and has a full-time job and family in the area.

The judge said there is a concern for public safety and ordered that if released, Moriarty can’t have contact with the two victims.

Public court records show Moriarty posted bail later Sunday.

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