PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A federal judge has continued a bond hearing for a Rhode Island man who authorities say had an arsenal of more than 200 guns at his home after prosecutors introduced “extensive” new information about the case.
Magistrate Judge Patricia Sullivan was supposed to set bail conditions for Ronald Andruchuk on Tuesday, but rescheduled the hearing for Friday in response to the new information, which remained under seal.
“I’ve looked at it and I’m satisfied that it has bearing on whether there are conditions of release,” Sullivan said at Tuesday’s hearing. Andruchuk’s lawyer said he needed more time to review the new information.
Andruchuk was arrested at his Burrillville home Feb. 24 by police investigating reports of gunfire. Police found the guns and ammunition all around the home. He faces several charges including possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, because of his alleged drug use.
Prosecutors objected to bail in the case, arguing that Andruchuk posed a danger to the community because he has the knowledge to get more weapons. But a judge on Monday ruled that Andruchuk could be released under certain conditions, which were supposed to be set Tuesday.
Andruchuk’s lawyer has said that his client is just a collector.
