New Haven Man Enters Plea In Weapons Case

NEW HAVEN, CT — A city man pleaded guilty to charges that he possessed a firearm with an obliterated serial number, according to a statement from federal prosecutors. Armond Troutman, 19, is scheduled for sentencing in January and faces a maximum prison sentence of five years.

According to the statement, Troutman was arrested by New Haven Police Feb. 7 after a search of his bedroom revealed a Colt .45 caliber handgun and an unloaded 9mm Sig Sauer magazine.

Later that day, officers conducted a search of the basement of Troutman’s home and located a .40 caliber Taurus semi-automatic pistol with an obliterated serial number. Troutman also had several photos and videos on his phone showing him holding the firearm, according to the statement.

This matter is being investigated by the New Haven Police Department and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, with the assistance of the New Haven State’s Attorney’s Office. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Maria del Pilar Gonzalez and Sarah P. Karwan.