NEW LONDON, CT — A man is facing charges after police said he brandished a facsimile gun while riding a moped in New London.
Police responded to a report of a person displaying a gun while riding a moped in the area of Union Street and Governor Winthrop Boulevard at 8:23 p.m. Monday.
Following an investigation, police caught the suspect, Carlos Santana-Mateo, 19, of New London. Police recovered a facsimile gun when he was arrested.
Santana-Mateo was charged with breach of peace and carrying a facsimile firearm.
Anyone with information can contact the New London Police Department at 860-447-5269, ext. 0.
Anonymous information may also be submitted through the New London Tips 411 system by texting NLPDTip plus the information to Tip411 (847411).
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