Radford, a member of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team who has been at Fort Stewart since 2022, is charged with using a personal firearm. How he managed to get the rifle onto the base was unclear.
According to a warning posted on the installation’s website, private firearms and ammunition are not allowed on post at Fort Stewart or any other Army installation in Georgia unless a senior commander has given permission.
According to Brig. Gen. John W. Lubas, the suspect was swiftly tackled by other soldiers in the vicinity until law enforcement could arrive. Radford was taken into custody around 11:35 a.m.
He is being detained in pre-trial custody at the base.
Officials stated that the Army Criminal Investigation Division was interviewing Radford, but they have not disclosed a potential motivation.
No charges have been brought. According to officials, the Army Office of Special Trial Counsel will handle the matter.
Radford was arrested in Liberty County in May on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and running a red light, only months after receiving a speeding citation. Although the Army acknowledged the arrest, they claimed that his superiors were unaware of it.
Court records show that on May 18, the day Radford was taken into custody by the Georgia State Patrol, he was given a $1,818 bond. Troopers claimed in the traffic citation that Radford ran the red light because he had to go to the restroom.
According to Glynn County court documents, Radford received a ticket and a speeding citation on December 13. Records show that he has not paid the $140 required to clear the citation.
