Man Accused Of Pulling Out Gun During Soccer Game: Stamford Police

STAMFORD, CT — A 40-year-old man was arrested on Aug. 13 after police said he displayed a loaded handgun during a soccer game in Lione Park on the West Side of Stamford.

Dwayne Wilson, of Hartford, was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, second-degree reckless endangerment and breach of peace, according to Capt. Richard Conklin of the Stamford Police Department.

Wilson was able to post a $100,000 bond and was released.

The incident occurred last Saturday at around 9:15 p.m., in a crowded Lione Park on Merrell Avenue, Conklin said.

"There were a lot of organized soccer matches going on with a lot of spectators, and for some reason [Wilson] got into a dispute and stepped onto the field and displayed a handgun in an intimidating fashion," Conklin said.

Dispatch received a call from a witness who relayed a description of Wilson, Conklin said.

Responding officers quickly set up a perimeter around the park and were able to locate Wilson.

"Kudos to the patrol division, but we really have to recognize the community who reached out to us and gave us this information," Conklin said.

According to the state of Connecticut Judicial Branch website, Wilson is scheduled to appear in court Aug. 29.