New Haven Man Indicted In Gun Case: Feds

NEW HAVEN, CT — A New Haven convicted felon has been indicted on charges that he illegally possessed a firearm, according to a statement from federal prosecutors. Carlos Barnes, aka "Buddha," 28, was charged with possession of firearms by a previously convicted felon.

Barnes has pleaded not guilty to the charge.

He has been detained since his arrest by Hamden police Oct. 12. According to the indictment, Barnes possessed a Taurus Millennium G2 9mm handgun and a Springfield XD-40 .40 caliber handgun with an obliterated serial number.

Barnes was previously convicted in state court of carrying a pistol without a permit, sale of illegal drugs, and first-degree robbery.

If convicted, Barnes faces a maximum term of imprisonment of 10 years.