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Man arrested with ‘ghost gun’ in Waterbury

After police detained Barret, they identified the item he threw as a loaded “ghost” handgun with 10 rounds in it.

WATERBURY, Conn. — A man was arrested in Waterbury after police responded to reports of a man waving a gun on Saturday.

Police were called to 928 North Main Street at 12:30 p.m. for reports of a man waving a gun.  

As officers approached Owen Barret, 36, in the residence, he crouched behind a mini-fridge and threw away an unknown item say police. 

After police detained Barret, they identified the item he threw as a loaded “ghost” handgun with 10 rounds in it. 

Ghost guns are untraceable firearms that can be bought online and assembled at home.

Drug packaging and marijuana were also located nearby. Barrett was arrested and charged with the following:

  • Carrying a pistol without a permit
  • Trespassing 1st
  • Possession of marijuana with intent to sell
  • Possession near a school zone

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