Lawyers argued Thursday about the level of danger posed by a jailed investor and prolific gun buyer who wants to go home to his upscale house since his recent arrest.

Ronald Andruchuk, who was arrested last week, is accused of illegally owning guns as a substance abuser.

His reckless storing and shooting of firearms on his woodsy 11-acre property and his suspected drug use are some of the reasons he needs to stay locked up.

The lawyer for Andruchuk argues that his client is presumed innocent and that it is possible to let him out of jail without endangering the public.

The investor was found with hundreds of guns.

More than 200 guns and a flame-thrower were seized by federal agents from Andruchuk's home on Tarkiln Road, where his extensive gunfire had disturbed neighbors and concerned police.

The Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls.
The Donald W. Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls.

Following a string of shots-fired incidents, the seizure of two guns and cocaine in the ceiling of a Massachusetts retail store was part of an investigation.

Hebert is challenging the idea that the system can rely on electronic monitoring and other measures to keep Andruchuk away from guns while allowing him to go home.

She argued that Andruchuk's ability with a computer makes it easy for him to rearm.

She said he is smart and well-educated. He knows how to use the internet.

Situation reminiscent of past mass shootings

The judge wondered why the police did not detain Andruchuk based on the safety risk he posed.

He said that the circumstances remind him of mass shootings where the system missed opportunities to protect the public.

The man charged over the arsenal in his home remains in jail.

He told Andruchuk's lawyer, Kevin Fitzgerald, to get that out of his head.

He said that he was up front with you.

McConnell was told by Fitzgerald that Andruchuk's amassing of guns last year was not a sign of a planned future violence.

The Rhode Island Supreme Court will decide if wiretap evidence was wrongly suppressed.

He mentioned that one person thinks that Andruchuck's activities in Burrillville wouldn't cause anyone to move to Montana.

McConnell said that it is not.

'It's a lot to analyze'

Fitzgerald and Hebert said that guns were kept in a locked basement and that a gun found on the ground outside was Andruchuk's.

Hebert said there were 42 guns in a bedroom suite.

McConnell, who received the arguments via video teleconference, said he would need time to consider the arguments.

He promised Andruchuk that he would follow the law and make a decision as soon as possible. Andruchuk nodded.

McConnell said it was a lot to analyze.

Ronald Andruchuk, accused of illegally having 200 guns, requests bail.

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