Actor Farina arrested after gun found in luggage at LAX

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Actor Farina arrested after gun found in luggage at LAX

AP, 2008-05-12 01:45:11

In this April 27, 2007 file photo, actor Dennis Farina arrives to the world premiere of his film 'The Grand', at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York. Farina was arrested at LAX Sunday, May 11, 2008, after trying to get through security with a loaded gun. AP Photo/Stuart Ramson, file)

LOS ANGELES - Dennis Farina has been arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after a loaded gun was found in his carry-on luggage.

Police say the 64-year-old actor told them he forgot the .22-caliber handgun was in his luggage Sunday.

Sgt. Dennis Beacham says Farina was caught at a security checkpoint and booked for investigation of carrying a concealed weapon. Bail was set at $25,000.

Messages were left for Farina's attorney, Kevin York, and his agent.

Farina has a role in the Ashton Kutcher and Cameron Diaz comedy "What Happens in Vegas." It opened Friday.

He has also starred in TV's "Law & Order" and in the movies "Snatch" and "Get Shorty."

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