Man Arrested After Stealing M4 Rifle, Vest and Night Vision Goggles in Milford: Police

MILFORD, CT — Police say they have taken a man into custody who allegedly stole a M4 rifle, ballistic vest and night vision goggles earlier this month in Milford.

On January 17 at 2:15 p.m. Milford Police took custody of Justin Parsell, 26, in regards to an active warrant for his arrest, police said.

Milford Police received a tip that Parsell might be in Stratford in the area of Stop and Shop near the Devon area of Milford, police said. Officers located Parsell and attempted to take him into custody, but Parsell began running from Officers, police said. After a brief foot chase Parsell was apprehended and taken into custody, police said.

Parsell is accused of stealing an M4 Rifle, a ballistic vest and night vision goggles on January 4, 2017 from an unlocked vehicle in Milford, police said. These items had been recovered shortly after they were taken, police said.

Parsell is charged with the following:

Larceny 1st

Burglary 3rd

Theft of a Firearm

Criminal Possession of Firearm

Possession of an Assault Rifle

Possession of High Capacity Magazine (5 counts)

Possession of a Silencer

Parsell is currently being held on $150,000 bond.

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