SOUTHAMPTON - After pulling over an alleged drunken driver Tuesday, police found three loaded handguns in his car, none of which was secured with a gun lock, police said.
William J. Sicard, 53, of 17 Primrose Path, Hatfield, pleaded innocent Wednesday in Northampton District Court to charges of operating a motor vehicle under the influence of alcohol, improperly storing a large-capacity firearm, two counts of leaving a firearm in a vehicle, three counts of carrying a firearm while intoxicated, and two counts of improperly storing a firearm.
According to police, at 1:01 a.m., Sicard was witnessed crossing over the centerline on College Highway in his 2006 Dodge Durango. After being stopped, Sicard was asked to perform seven field sobriety tests, of which he reportedly failed six. After Sicard was placed under arrest, police found three fully loaded firearms in his truck, none of which had safety locks. One of the weapons, a Glock 17 pistol, had three large-capacity magazines, one of which was loaded into the handgun.
While being interviewed by police, Sicard admitted that he left the guns unattended from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., while he was at a bar for a birthday party.
Judge W. Michael Goggins released Sicard on his own recognizance and he is scheduled to reappear in court on Sept. 18.
- OWEN BOSS
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