New London House Guest Gone Wrong

A New Haven man was arrested on Tuesday, March 10, after he was asked to leave the Dell Avenue residence he had been staying in for a few days.

Officers were informed that Edward Lugo, 33, of 112 East Pearl St., New Haven, fled the scene after an alleged altercation took place around 7:23 p.m.

The victim told police that Lugo had been staying with him for a few days and was asked to leave, New London Deputy Police Chief Peter Reichard said.

“Lugo returned to the apartment and the victim saw that Lugo had hid a handgun in a dresser,” police said. “The victim became concerned and tried to stop him, when Lugo tried to stab the victim with a pair of scissors. A struggle ensued and Lugo fled the apartment.”

Lugo was apprehended a short distance away. Police arrested him on the following charges:

• Criminal possession of a handgun
• Criminal attempt/assault in the second degree
• Assault in the third degree
• Trespassing in the first degree
• Disorderly conduct

He was charged with an outstanding warrant for violation of probation. Lugo is being held on $125,000 bond.