Unlicensed armed security guard arrested after threatening officers in Opa-locka, police say

An armed security guard was arrested in Opa-locka after police said he refused to surrender his rifle and threatened officers during a confrontation that began with a complaint about loud music. According to an arrest report, 34-year-old Demetris Jones was working as a security guard at a property in the 13800 block of Northwest 22nd Avenue Wednesday night when officers responded to a noise complaint. Police said officers spotted Jones wearing a security uniform and carrying an American Tactical rifle slung around his neck while walking near civilians. During a security inspection, officers discovered Jones did not have an active armed security license. His license was listed as subject to review, according to the report. When officers instructed Jones to disarm himself, investigators said he became confrontational and assumed an aggressive fighting stance while holding the rifle at his side. According to the report, Jones refused to surrender the firearm and rep