Crime & Safety
Cops: Westport Man Arrested after Waving Gun During Dispute
A Westport man was arrested early Sunday after he allegedly brandished a handgun at a family member during an argument, according to police.
[Editor's note: Arrest information is supplied by the Westport Police Department. It does not indicate convictions.]
A Westport man was arrested early Sunday after he allegedly brandished a handgun at a family member during an argument, according to police.
Michael Palumbo, 22, of Park Lane, was charged with first-degree threatening, first-degree reckless endangerment, disorderly conduct, and possession of a firearm while under the influence.
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Police were called to the residence after a witness reported Palumbo and a family member were having a verbal argument culminating in Palumbo allegedly pulling out a handgun and waving it, according to the report.
Palumbo was held in lieu of a $5,000 bond and was scheduled to appear at Norwalk Superior Court on Monday.
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