Bridgeport Man Arrested On Illegal Weapons Charges: Police

BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 32-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested last week on illegal firearms charges, after police found a stolen handgun in his possession, according to authorities.

Boysie Vega was arrested on Thursday after two officers were sent to a location on Bridgeport's East Side in response to an undisclosed incident.

During the investigation, officers recovered a Smith and Wesson 9mm firearm with a loaded seventeen-round magazine in Vega's possession.

"Further investigation revealed that the firearm had been reported stolen, and Vega, a convicted felon, was illegally in possession of the firearm," wrote Scott Appleby, Bridgeport's director of Emergency Management, in a statement.

Vega was taken into custody and charged with:

• Criminal possession of a firearm
• Carrying a pistol without a permit
• Illegal Possession of a High-capacity magazine
• Stealing a firearm
• Illegal transfer of a firearm
• Violation of a protective order (4 counts)

He is being held in lieu of bail of $150,000, and is scheduled to appear in Bridgeport Superior Court on April 2.

"The Bridgeport Police Patrol Division remains committed to ensuring the safety of our community," Appleby said. "This arrest highlights the dedication and professionalism of our officers, who diligently investigate all calls."