Windsor Man Arrested on Gun Charges

A Windsor man was arrested on gun charges by members of the Hartford Shooting Task Force Tuesday night in Hartford.

Shooting Task Force Detective Connaughton (of the Windsor Police Department) developed information regarding armed individuals in the area of 36 Enfield Street at about 8:25 p.m. on Oct. 6, according to Hartford Police.

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Members of the STF conducted surveillance in the area and observed suspect vehicles along with suspects.

STF investigators entered the parking lot at which point Treaston Cousins, 22, of Windsor, immediately fled on foot, according to police.

Hartford Police Detective Medina and Officer Maynard (of Manchester PD) pursued Cousins on foot and apprehended him in the rear of 467 Garden Street.

Police said a firearm was thrown by Cousins and recovered by Officer Maynard. Four occupants of the listed Nissan Maxima were detained without incident with assistance HPD Patrol Officers. The front passenger of the Maxima, Eric Baker, 24, of Hartford, was in possession of the listed .38 caliber revolver, according to police.

Firearms Seized:

Firearm #1 (Baker); EAA .38 Caliber Revolver, Model EA/R, fully loaded with six (6) live .38 Special caliber rounds of ammunition, obliterated serial number.

Firearm #2 (Cousins); Pietro Beretta 9mm Semi-automatic pistol, Model 92F, w/ one live chambered 9mm round of ammunition and nine (9) live 9mm rounds of ammunition in the magazine, S/N C93583Z. Stolen out of Bridgeport, CT.

Suspect Vehicle; 2007 Nissan Maxima color Gray, CT Registration

Arrest #1; Eric Baker, 24, Hartford, CT.

Charges:

1. Carrying a Pistol w/o a Permit

2. Weapon in M/V

3. Obliterated Serial Number.

Arrest #2; Treaston Cousins, 22, of Windsor, CT

Charges:

1. Carrying a Pistol w/o a Permit

2. Theft of Firearm

3. High Cap. Magazine

4. Interfering w/ Police