A man pulled a loaded revolver and raised it toward a Grand Rapids police officer during a late-night encounter in a city park, according to a criminal complaint filed in Itasca County.

Dennis James Moffitt, 32, of Remer, faces five felony charges: crime of violence, driving while impaired with a schedule I/II controlled substance, third-degree possession of methamphetamine in a public park, possession of a firearm with an altered serial number and third-degree controlled substance possession.

According to the complaint, a Grand Rapids police officer was on patrol at about 1:26 a.m. on March 23 when she entered Veterans Park to conduct a property check. The park was closed — its hours of operation are 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.

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The officer observed a vehicle's headlights turn on and the driver begin heading toward her. She activated her spotlight and approached the driver, identified as Moffitt.

While speaking with him, the officer noticed a multicolored glass bong containing white residue in plain view between the front seats. She recognized the residue as consistent with methamphetamine. Moffitt claimed it was for marijuana wax, but the officer noted that marijuana products are not white.

The officer observed that Moffitt's eyes were glossy and dilated. She asked if there were weapons in the vehicle. Moffitt initially said no, then mentioned there were swords. He said the vehicle was not his and he was not sure about guns. When asked again, Moffitt began reaching behind his hip area toward the seat belt. The officer told him not to reach for anything.

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When asked about controlled substances, Moffitt admitted they were present. The officer told him to step out of the vehicle. As he moved to exit, Moffitt reached behind his hip, grabbed a revolver and raised it toward the open driver's side window in the direction of the officer.

The officer observed the revolver was loaded but the cylinder was open, rendering it unable to fire. She immediately secured Moffitt's hands while a deputy secured the firearm. Officers also recovered two knives from his person.

Two passengers were removed from the vehicle and placed in handcuffs. A search of the vehicle turned up a glass pipe with white residue and a plastic bag containing a white crystal substance that tested positive for methamphetamine, weighing about 0.07 ounces.

The crime of violence charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison.