Crime & Safety

Woodbridge Man, 36, In 1-Car Crash Faces Gun Charges: Police

Joseph A. Martino was charged with illegal gun possession after a loaded semi-automatic handgun was found in his car, police said.

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Joseph A. Martino, 36, who police said does not have a valid Connecticut pistol permit, was charged illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, carrying a pistol without a permit, and failure to drive in proper lane.
Joseph A. Martino, 36, who police said does not have a valid Connecticut pistol permit, was charged illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, carrying a pistol without a permit, and failure to drive in proper lane. (Woodbridge Police Department )

WOODBRIDGE, CT — A 35-year-old Woodbridge man is facing gun charges following a single car crash Sunday, police said.

While investigating the late afternoon accident on Baldwin Road, Woodbridge police said they found a loaded semi-automatic handgun inside the man's car, authorities said.

Joseph A. Martino, 36, who police said does not have a valid Connecticut pistol permit, was charged illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle, carrying a pistol without a permit, both felonies, and failure to drive in proper lane.

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Released on $5,000 bond, court records show, Martino is due back in court March 10.

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