Homeless Man Arrested For Grabbing Gun Being Carried Openly In Madison

Madison police arrested a 39-year-old man who is accused of grabbing a firearm from another man on State Street.  The incident happened Monday night.  Police say the victim was carrying several weapons when he was accosted by Melvin F. Bogus.  The two argued, then Bogus grabbed a handgun from the victim’s holster.  The two men pointed guns at each other — but didn’t fire — until officers arrived and brought the situation under control.