Friday, October 29, 2010

Man Arrested For Firing Gun On Main St


From the Middletown Police Department

On October 29. 2010 at approximately 1:43 am,  Middletown Police Officers responded the intersection of Grand St. and Main St on the report of the accused, Thomas, firing a gun in the air.  Thomas was apprehended by police.  A witness positively identified Thomas as the person firing the gun in the air.   A revolver was located in the grass near Thomas with five spent shell casings and four live rounds the serial numbers had also been removed from the revolver.  Thomas admitted to being at the Main St bars earlier in the evening and had the odor of alcohol emanating from his breath. 
Thomas told officers that he was involved in a fight on Main St, but would not provide any further information regarding the fight.
 
Grand St is a mostly residential street and several residents were awoken by the sound of gun shots.  

 
Donald Thomas Jr.  age 34
88 Kearney St 2nd floor
Terryville, CT

Charges:  Criminal possession of a pistol or revolver
                Altering Firearm ID Marks
                Carrying w/o permit
                Unlawful discharge of Firearms
                Reckless Endangerment 1st
                Carrying while under the Influence
                Breach of Peace 2nd

Court Date:  10/29/10
Bond:  $250,000
 

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