Westport Man, 68, Had Illegal Assault Weapon: Police

WESTPORT, CT — A 68-year-old Westport man was arrested on a warrant on Jan. 31 charging him with Possession of an Assault Weapon after a friend of his brought the weapon to Westport police.

A friend of William Stenson brought multiple firearms and ammunition, which belonged to Stenson, to the Westport Police Department on Jan. 20 "to turn in for safe keeping," according to officials.

"After the inventory and examination of the weapons, ammunition, and magazines, one of the weapons was determined to be an assault weapon," wrote police in a statement. "The weapon has a telescoping (collapsible) stock, and a forward pistol grip. This type of weapon is restricted according to the Assault Weapon Ban. Stenson did not have this weapon registered nor did he possess a certificate to possess such assault weapon."

Additionally, Stenson was also in possession of a total of 13 high-capacity magazines (magazines that accommodate more than 10 rounds of ammunition), according to police.

Westport police officers took Stenson into custody without incident at his home. He was held in lieu of a $5,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in court on Thursday. The current status of his case was not known.

Photo: William Stenson. Photo credit: Westport Police Department