WATERBURY — City police arrested a 32-year-old woman they said illegally had a handgun in her purse despite a prior conviction, after breaking up a group gambling over dice.
Marvette Brye was charged with illegal sale or transfer of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm and ammunition, violation of a protective order, criminal possession of a pistol or revolver, interfering with an officer, carrying a pistol without a permit and possession of less than a half-ounce of marijuana.
Police also arrested 29-year-old Jeffrey Lightfoot on drug possession charges during the incident.
Officers in the crime prevention unit were patrolling near Bishop Street and Adam Street Extension around 4 p.m. Wednesday when they spotted a group of people gambling over dice, a press release said.
The officers recognized Lightfoot, who had several warrants out for his arrest.
“Lightfoot was also found to be in possession of 37 bags of heroin, 10 MDMA pills and US currency,” police said.
He was charged with possession with intent to sell of both narcotics and hallucinogens, illegal possession near a school zone and illegal gambling, police said.
Brye was also arrested “for her involvement” police said, leading them to find a loaded .380 caliber handgun in her purse.
“Brye is a convicted felon due to a conviction regarding a violation of protective order in 2017,” the release said.
Four other men were also charged with illegal gambling in the incident, according to police.
from News https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Police-Gun-arrest-made-in-Waterbury-over-illegal-16019895.php
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