Crime & Safety

Hamden Man Left Loaded Gun Behind in Milford Hotel

A Milford hotel worker discovered the loaded gun after the Hamden man checked out.

Milford police say Vance Willis, 29, of Leonard Road in Hamden, is accused of leaving a loaded gun in his hotel room.

Police said on May 8, the Police Department received a complaint of a found firearm at the Howard Johnson’s Hotel, 1052 Boston Post Road.

Investigation led to a warrant being issued for Willis who left a loaded firearm in a room after checking out.

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He was charged with second-degree reckless endangerment. He was released after $5,000 bond.

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