Middletown

Police Arrest Man Accused of Firing Gun During Fight in Middletown

NBC Connecticut

Middletown Police said they've arrested a man that's accused of firing several gunshots during an altercation Sunday night.

Authorities said they were called to a shots fired incident at about 8 p.m. on Liberty Street. Responding officers found evidence of a shooting and witnesses told officers that a fight had taken place that resulted in a man firing his gun several times.

No one was struck by gunfire. Investigators said they developed probable cause to arrest 39-year-old Dwayne Belton, of Middletown, in connection to the shooting, according to police.

Officers found Belton at about 3 a.m. Monday. He was pulled over and ultimately arrested, authorities said.

He faces charges including criminal possession of a firearm, first-degree reckless endangerment, and more. He posted a $750,000 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 30.

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