Brothers Ditched 'Ghost Gun' While Fleeing Traffic Stop: Stratford PD

STRATFORD, CT — Two brothers were arrested this week on weapon charges after police said they ditched a duffle bag containing an assault rifle while fleeing a motor vehicle stop in Stratford last month.

Stratford residents Charlie Echevarria, 24, and Moses Echevarria, 28, were both arrested June 11 after a warrant was served in the 100 block of Lenox Avenue in Stratford, according to Lt. Robert Burroughs.

Burroughs said the arrests and search warrants stemmed from an investigation into the brothers after they fled from a motor vehicle stop in Stratford on May 23. The brothers are accused of throwing a duffle bag that contained an assault rifle from the vehicle, according to Burroughs.

The weapon didn’t have a serial number and is considered a “Ghost Gun,” Burroughs said.

“The investigation and warrant service was carried out by the Stratford Police Narcotics Unit, members of the DEA Task Force (Bridgeport) and the Special Response Team,” Burroughs wrote in a news release.

Investigators seized several weapons from the home on Lenox Avenue, according to Burroughs.

Charlie Echevarria was charged with weapons in a motor vehicle and disobeying an officer’s signal. Moses Echevarria was charged with weapons in a motor vehicle.

Charlie Echevarria was released after posting a $75,000 bond with a court date of June 21, according to state judicial records.

Moses Echevarria was released after posting a $50,000 bond with a court date of June 21.

Police said the investigation is ongoing.