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14-year-old detained for fight investigation, Naugatuck police find BB gun in backpack

Police said the BB gun seized was a replica, but those replicas can still be a hazard to the public in criminal endeavors.

NAUGATUCK, Conn. — A 14-year-old Naugatuck High school student was arrested Friday morning for bringing a firearm to school.

Police said the BB gun was found in the teen's backpack. The arrest happened during a police investigation into a fight that happened at Salem Park on Oct. 20.

The same teen allegedly took out a pistol during the fight, police said. There were no reported injuries during that incident, according to police.

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The school's resource officer obtained a search and seizure warrant for the teen's residence. State police assisted in executing the warrant, but no weapons were found during that search.

Police said the BB gun seized was a replica, but those replicas can still be a hazard to the public when used in criminal endeavors.

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The teen was charged for carrying a dangerous weapon and was issued a summons to appear in juvenile court.

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