Stolen North Carolina Gun Found in Connecticut Traffic Stop; East Haven Man Arrested
MERIDEN, CT — A routine traffic stop in Meriden ended in a major arrest after officers discovered a stolen handgun from North Carolina inside the vehicle of a convicted felon from East Haven.
Police say Isaiah Williams was pulled over on Cook Avenue near Summer Street on Thursday, and during the stop, officers located a Kel-Tec PMR30 .22 caliber handgun and a NcStar red dot gun sight inside his BMW. (WFSB)
Gun Traced Back to Fayetteville, North Carolina
A records check confirmed that the firearm had been reported stolen out of Fayetteville, NC. Williams, already known to authorities as a convicted felon, is legally prohibited from owning or carrying a firearm.
Arrest, Bond, and Court Date Set
Isaiah Williams was arrested on multiple charges, and his bond was set at $750,000. He is scheduled to appear in court on August 28.
Authorities did not immediately release further details on whether Williams had any known connection to the Fayetteville area or how the firearm was acquired.
This case highlights growing concerns over interstate gun trafficking and the challenges of keeping stolen weapons from crossing state lines. Stay connected with Saluda Standard-Sentinel for more updates on crime and public safety involving the Carolinas.
