Elmira, NY -- The Northern Tier man accused of trying to bring a loaded gun onto an airplane now faces federal charges.
63-year old Michael Rinehart was arraigned on federal charges on December 16th after he attempted to bring a gun on a plane at the Elmira Corning Regional Airport in December.
He was then released.
Rinehart was charged with possession of a weapon in Chemung County.
His attorney says he is charged with attempting to board an aircraft with a concealed dangerous weapon on the federal level.
Officials say a security officer at the airport's checkpoint detected a .38 caliber revolver loaded with five rounds of ammunition in the Detroit- bound passenger's bag.
The officer also found a 9 inch knife and a utility knife.
District Attorney Weeden Wetmore says he's waiting to see the outcome of the federal charges before he decides to prosecute Rinehart locally.
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