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    Man arrested after threatening, chasing woman with gun in Vernon

    By Courtney Ingalls,

    11 days ago

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    VERNON, Conn. (WTNH) – A man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly threatened and chased a woman with a gun in Vernon.

    According to police, officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving threatening use of a gun around 1 p.m.

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    A man allegedly threatened a woman with a handgun and when she fled, the man chased her for a short distance. Police were able to detain the suspect, identified as 23-year-old Xavier Velez of Vernon, shortly after being called.

    Velez did not have a gun on him when police arrived, but a K9 located it in a wooded after close by.

    He was arrested on domestic violence and firearm-related charges. He is scheduled to appear in court on May 8.

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