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Man arrested for possessing stolen firearm in Bridgeport
A man was arrested for possessing a firearm in Bridgeport Friday. Police say that they conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Howard Avenue and Fairfield Avenue for an equipment violation.
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Man arrested for possessing stolen firearm in Bridgeport
Tavon Holman mugshot(Bridgeport Police Department)
By Quinn Pramberger
Published: Sep. 14, 2024 at 8:21 PM MST
BRIDGEPORT, CT (WFSB) - A man was arrested for possessing a stolen firearm in Bridgeport Friday.
Police say that they conducted a motor vehicle stop in the area of Howard Avenue and Fairfield Avenue for an equipment violation.
An investigation revealed that the operator, 34-year-old Sasha Garcia, had an outstanding warrant in Montville. She was transported to the police department to be picked up by Montville police.
The passenger, 34-year-old Tavon Holman, also had outstanding warrants in Montville and Bridgeport.
He was found to be in possession of a stolen firearm. It was also discovered that he is a convicted felon that has previously been convicted of stealing a firearm and having weapons in a motor vehicle.
Gun possessed by Tavon Holman(Bridgeport Police Department)
He is charged with stealing a firearm, criminal possession of a pistol, carrying a pistol without a permit, and illegal possession of a weapon inside a motor vehicle.
He was also charged under his Bridgeport warrant with violation of the deadly weapons registry.
His bond is set at $100,000 for the first warrant and $5,000 for the Bridgeport warrant.