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New London woman arrested after allegedly pointing gun at someone

July 18, 2019 12:00 am • Last Updated: July 18, 2019 8:55 pm

By Erica Moser
Day Staff Writer

e.moser@theday.com

New London — Police arrested a city woman on gun charges Wednesday after receiving a report that she pointed a gun at someone, the New London Police Department said Thursday in a news release.

Sharisol Vincent, 34, of 79 Garfield Ave. Apt. 2F, was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, possession of a high-capacity magazine and breach of peace, police said.

Officers responded to the area of Bank Street and Shaw Street about 11:49 a.m. Wednesday and made contact with a woman, later identified as Vincent, based on a provided description.

Police said they seized a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun with 15 rounds of ammunition.

e.moser@theday.com

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