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Man arrested on suspicion of taking bag of guns to airport

MEDFORD, Ore. — An Oregon man is in custody after police say he brought a bag of guns to the airport.

Authorities say Anthony Anderson, 33, of Medford walked into Rogue Valley International Medford Airport with a bag containing guns and ammunition, as well as a shoulder holster with a handgun.

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TSA agents reportedly told police that Anderson wanted to board a flight without a boarding pass or ID. Officers say the suspect refused to talk to them, then tried to grab his handgun in a scuffle with police before being arrested.

Authorities say mental illness or drugs may be a factor in the incident.