A drunken man allegedly trying to start a fight in North San Juan ended up in custody Friday morning on drunken driving and drug charges.

A caller from the 29000 block of Highway 49 reported at 12:24 a.m. Friday that a man, identified as Michael John Barilla, 36, was hitting other vehicles with his vehicle and telling people he had a gun.

Barilla, of Penn Grove, was reported to be driving a Volkswagen van in an erratic fashion, said California Highway Patrol Officer Eric Wagner.

Several people at a neighboring bar had their guns because they didn't know what Barilla was going to do, the caller said.

According to the caller, Barilla was trying to start a fight, was spinning “Brodies” and being aggressive.

Several people apparently then restrained Barilla and took his car keys after patting him down. They did not find a gun, but did take a pocket knife that was attached to his keychain, the caller reported.

CHP officers determined Barilla was intoxicated and arrested him at the scene, Wagner said, A search of the van turned up a large amount of packaged marijuana and a small amount of suspected LSD and methamphetamine, he said.

Barilla was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence, with a blood alcohol content more than .08, possessing marijuana for sale, hit-and-run resulting in property damage, and possession of controlled substances.

He was being held in Nevada County jail in lieu of $12,329 bail.

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