Crime & Safety

Simsbury Police Charge Man After He Waved Toy Rifle

Simsbury Police have charged a man with breach of peace for waving a plastic toy rifle.

Simsbury Police have charged a local man after he waved a toy gun outside his vehicle Friday morning.

Steven Howes, 35, of Simsbury was charged with a breach of peace after residents called the police when Howes waved what they thought was a gun outside his vehicle.

At approximately 7:55 a.m. police responded to the area of Canal Street in Weatogue, according to a statement.

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When officers arrived and located the vehicle they discovered that Howes was in possession of a plastic toy rifle, according to police.

The toy gun was seized by police and Howes was placed under arrest.

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Howes was released on a $2,500 non-surety bond and will appear in court on December 13, according to police.


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