Crime & Safety
Newtown Man Accused of Threatening Two Others
The 21-year-old allegedly told the men he was "packing a weapon" and was coming to meet them.
A 21-year-old Newtown man is facing charges after allegedly threatening two other men, reports the News-Times.
Matthew Rospenda is accused of texting them that he was “packing a weapon” and was coming to meet them.
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When police stopped Rospenda in Danbury, they found an unregistered Crossman .22-caliber pellet rifle in plain view in the back of the car.
He was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon, threatening, and breach of peace.
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