On 04/28/16 Shelton Police Department arrested Anthony David Trotta, age 22, of Stratford and charged him with Theft of a firearm and  criminal Possession of a Firearm.  Police responded to a larceny from the residence, where responding Officers and Detectives learned that complainant was currently in the process of moving from his residence. The complainant reported to Officers that he went to retrieve his firearm, to personally move it to his new residence, however when he went to retrieve it was gone.  The complainant immediately notified Police, who were able to quickly recover the firearm, which was hidden down the street in the woods.

Detectives interviewed employees of moving company and determined that Trotta was involved in the theft. More arrests are expected in this investigation.

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On 07/26/16 Shelton Police Department arrested Nicholas Pach, age 44, of Milford and charged him with Conspiracy to commit theft of a firearm. An arrest warrant was issued for Pach in regards to the incident reported on 04/28/16. Pach posted a $500.00 bond and is scheduled to appear in Derby Court on 09/09/16.

***The charges in the press release are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.***