State police say they've arrested an Ellington man after he fired nearly 40 rounds from several guns at a speed limit sign after a night of drinking.
Police say that on Saturday night around 10:30 p.m., Alexander Czaja, 22, had been drinking at a friend’s house when he decided to walk home.
At some point during his walk on Minor Hill Road, Czaja fired over 11 rounds from a 12-gauge shotgun, 17 rounds from a Smith and Wesson .40 caliber and six rounds from a Smith and Wesson .357 revolver at a speed limit sign.
Police received several 911 calls from residents in the Crystal Lake area of Ellington reporting the gunfire.
When troopers arrived on scene, the discovered Czaja emerging from the woods carrying a shotgun. Czaja was given commands to drop the open.
He complied and police were able to place him in handcuffs. During this time, the discovered that the was armed with two additional hand guns and more than 25 rounds of .40 caliber ammunition.
Czaja was charged with Unlawful Discharge Of Firearms, Illegal Carry Firearm under Influence of Drugs and /or Alcohol, Criminal Mischief and Reckless Endangerment.
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He was released on bond and scheduled to appear in Rockville Superior Court on November 27.
Czaja’s pistol permit and guns were seized.
