Wareham Man Arrested After Brandishing a Firearm

WAREHAM — A Wareham man was arrested early Sunday morning after brandishing a firearm while police were investigating a separate incident.

Wareham Police officers responded to 16 Shady Lane regarding a past road rage incident. While police were speaking to another individual, Chad Dunfee, 41, of Wareham allegedly emerged from the house and brandished a firearm while visibly upset and yelling.

Officers drew their sidearms and ordered Dunfee to put his weapon down. He immediately complied and was secured in handcuffs.

The loaded firearm was confiscated as well as a second firearm in the residence.

Dunfee was arrested as charged with carrying a firearm while intoxicated, improper storage of a firearm, and disorderly conduct.