Police Return Guns to Local Man
Comments 0Police gave a local man his guns back today after taking them from him earlier this week.
Police called David Pyles of Medford a "disgruntled" employee after being put on administrative leave by his employer, the Oregon Department of Transportation. Police say Pyles bought three guns within a couple days and were afraid he might have a plan to retaliate against ODOT, so they took his guns away in the middle of the night. Pyles was taken to a local hospital for a mental health exam and passed.
After writing a letter to the Medford Police Department asking for his guns back, police returned all of his weapons in less than 24 hours.
Pyles won't say if he's seeking any further legal action, but says he is looking for a lawyer. The Oregon Firearms Federation, a group that's been supporting Pyles, says his civil rights were taken away from him.
Pyles won't say why he bought the weapons or if he's upset with his employer. He says that's a personell issue.
The Medford Police Department says now that they've returned Pyles' guns this case is closed.
