On January 17, 2017, at approximately 2:15pm, Milford Police took custody of Justin Parsell (W/M, 26) in regards to an active warrant for his arrest. Milford Police received a tip that Parsell might be in Stratford in the area of Stop and Shop near the Devon area of Milford.
Officers located Parsell and attempted to take him into custody, but Parsell began running from Officers. After a brief foot chase Parsell was apprehended and taken into custody. Parsell is accused of stealing an M4 Rifle, a ballistic vest and night vision goggles on January 4, 2017 from an unlocked vehicle in Milford. These items had been recovered shortly after they were taken.
Parsell is charged with the following:
- Larceny 1st Burglary 3rd
- Theft of a Firearm
- Criminal Possession of Firearm
- Possession of an Assault Rifle
- Possession of High Capacity Magazine (5 counts)
- Possession of a Silencer
Parsell is currently being held on $150,000 bond.
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