The 43-year-old man was charged with possessing two stun guns, according to an arrest report authored by New Haven police. It is illegal for him to possess the items because he is a convicted felon, according to the document.
As part of the Myrtle Avenue homicide investigation, Ansonia police served a search and seizure warrant at a New Haven residence Tuesday (Dec. 3), where one of Venessa’s relatives lived.
During the search, Ansonia police discovered “two electronic defense weapons,” according to the arrest document.
The stun guns were found in a basement bedroom. One was found inside a black box inside a closet. The other was found in a canvas bag within a gym bag on the floor.
Ansonia police contacted New Haven police, who lodged two weapons possession charges against the individual.
“Due to the homicide investigation taking place, the Ansonia Police Department also secured a search and seizure warrant,” for the individual, the document states. It does not elaborate, but says in order to carry out that warrant, the person had to be transported to the Ansonia Police Department.
The man appeared in court Wednesday and is being held on a $250,000 bond pending a Dec. 18 court date.
A handwritten note in the court file notes bond can be posted only at court with a judge’s permission. He’s being held in the New Haven Correctional Center.
When questioned about the arrest Wednesday, Ansonia police said they had no information on it.
Click here for a story from Wednesday’s press conference.
WTNH reported Thursday that Ansonia detectives were following a lead in Hamden that may be connected to the case. They searched donation storage bins Thursday morning; by noon there was no sign reported of any discoveries.
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