Man Arrested On Gun Charges Outside Bar: Hamden Police

HAMDEN, CT — A New Haven man was arrested after police say he was in the possession of a stolen gun while outside of a bar early Sunday morning. At about 2 a.m. on June 10, Hamden Police responded to the parking lot of 940 Dixwell Avenue on the report of suspicious activity, according to Capt. Ronald Smith. A concerned citizen told police that a man who was in the possession of a firearm was standing in the area, threatening patrons from a nearby bar, according to Smith.

Smith said Officer Keron Bryce detained the individual, James McKnight-Woods, who was “pacing back and forth in front of the door of the bar.” Officer John Glass located a fully loaded 9mm handgun “tucked” in fence next to the bar, according to Smith.

Police discovered that the gun was stolen in South Carolina. McKnight-Woods was subsequently arrested and taken to police headquarters.

McKnight-Woods, 31, of Frank Street in New Haven, was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit and possession of a stolen firearm. McKnight-Woods was released after posting a $10,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on June 25.

Pictured: James McKnight-Woods, 31, of New Haven / Hamden Police Department