Crime & Safety
New London Couple Arrested After Firing Guns from Back Porch: Police
The couple was charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm.
NEW LONDON, CT – Police arrested two residents after allegedly shooting a rifle from the back porch of their home, The Day reported.
Robert Sanchez, 22, and Rachel Whittinghill, 18, were charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm from their Hamilton Street home, according to The Day. Police were called to the residence close to 9:45 p.m. after someone reported hearing shots fired.
The shots did not injury anyone but caused minor damage to a barn-type structure behind the home, according to The Day. Police seized a Ruger .22-caliber rifle that had been made to resemble an M-16 military-style rifle.
Find out what's happening in New Londonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
