Man Possessing Firearm Parts Allegedly Threatens Torrington Rehab

A man possessing firearm parts went to a rehab facility in Torrington and made threaten statements that alarmed employees, police said. 

On Wednesday, Matthew Bartley, 35, reportedly made threatening statements when he showed up at the Hartford Dispensary on 140 Commercial Boulevard at 10:50 a.m.

Detectives seized Bartley's car on the property and seized parts of firearms and other "dangerous instruments", Torrington Police said. Police said they did not find any working firearms in the car. 

Later in the evening, detectives seized firearms from another location where Bartley allegedly kept functional firearms, police said. 

Bartley faces charges that include second-degree threatening, second-degree breach of peace and weapons in a motor vehicle.

His bond was set at $5,000 and he is expected to appear in court on May 26.

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