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Mansfield man facing gun, drug charges after traffic stop

TOLLAND — A 19-year-old man is facing gun and drug charges after being pulled over for a traffic stop Tuesday night. State Police said Wesley Keane of Man...
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TOLLAND — A 19-year-old man is facing gun and drug charges after being pulled over for a traffic stop Tuesday night.

State Police said Wesley Keane of Mansfield was caught speeding near Exit 67 on I-84 in Vernon.

After he was pulled over in Tolland, police say troopers suspected the vehicle contained contraband.

Mansfield man facing gun, drug charges after traffic stop

Upon searching the car, troopers found drug paraphernalia, packing materials, and a handgun. They also saw the driver had brass knuckles.

Keane was arrested and then released on a $10,000 bail.

He is facing charges of reckless driving, weapon in a motor vehicle, carrying a pistol without a permit, possession of large capacity firearm, and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Keane is due in Rockville Superior Court on Monday, June 26.

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