Police detain two men reportedly arguing over presidential election after one pulls out a firearm

A 41-year-old man was arrested Thursday after reportedly brandishing a firearm in public during an argument with another man over the recent presidential election, police officials said.

Burbank police responded to a call around 4:30 p.m. regarding a man wielding a handgun outside of Joe’s Great American Bar and Grill, 4311 W. Magnolia Blvd.

The man who brandished the gun then left the restaurant with another person in a vehicle but was tracked down several blocks away near Chandler Boulevard and California Street.

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Officers took two men into custody, and Chandler was briefly closed off.

Martin Pena of Van Nuys was arrested on suspicion of being a felon in possession of a firearm.

Granada Hills resident Mark Van Dergeugten, 47, was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence. He was the driver of the vehicle that left the restaurant.

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Andy Nguyen, andy.nguyen@latimes.com

Twitter: @Andy_Truc