#Stratford Connecticut–Jaqhan Potts age 21 of Bridgeport was arrested in Stratford on June 27 th for Carrying a Handgun without a Permit and Illegal Transfer of a Firearm. The arrest is part of an ongoing investigation into a drive by shooting in March of this year. Based on observation and information developed during the investigation officers identified Potts as an associate of the victim of the drive by. When officers saw Potts walking on Larkin Court they stopped to speak with him. At this time one of the officers saw the handgun partially sticking out of Potts’ pocket. The weapon was seized and the arrest was made. At this time the investigation into the March shooting continues. Potts was held on a $50,000 dollar bond.

(Stratford Police Press Release)

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