Wolcott

Police Arrest Suspect in Wolcott BB Gun Damage

An investigation into BB gun shootings in Wolcott has led to the arrest of a local man who police said admitted to damaging a victim’s vehicle in retaliation for a prior incident.

On Dec. 23, detectives started looking into several reports of BBs damaging houses and vehicles and identified the suspect’s vehicle.

Police have identified the suspect as 50-year-old Joseph Leonard, of Wolcott, and said he admitted to two of the reported complaints.

Police said they have an ongoing investigation of similar other vandalism complaints involving a BB gun that might be connected.

Leonard turned himself in to police on Jan. 10 and has been charged with two counts of criminal mischief in the first degree, two counts of illegal possession of a weapon in a motor vehicle and two counts of breach of peace in the second degree. 

He posted a $10,000 bond and is due in Waterbury Superior Court on Jan. 24.

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