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Bridgeport Convicted Felon Charged With Illegally Possessing Firearm Bridgeport Convicted Felon Charged With Illegally Possessing Firearm
Bridgeport Convicted Felon Charged With Illegally Possessing Firearm A convicted felon in Fairfield County is facing more time in prison after being indicted by a federal grand jury for illegally possessing a handgun. Shannon Calhoun, 47, of Bridgeport, has been charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a convicted felon after he was found in possession of a .40 caliber handgun on May 22. At the time of his arrest, Calhoun was also in possession of approximately eight pounds of marijuana and hundreds of dollars in cash. Officers also found several high capacity and drum style magazines and an assault-type pistol with a threaded barrel to accept a supp…

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by Zak Failla
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Parolee Found With Firearms, Ammunition, 8 Pounds Of Pot, Cash In Bridgeport Bust, Police Say Parolee Found With Firearms, Ammunition, 8 Pounds Of Pot, Cash In Bridgeport Bust, Police Say
Parolee Found With Firearms, Ammunition, 8 Pounds Of Pot, Cash In Bridgeport Bust, Police Say A parolee from Bridgeport was allegedly nabbed during a compliance check with a cache of weapons, ammo, drugs, and cash, Bridgeport Police said. Shannon Calhoun, 47, was arrested on Wednesday, May 22, by state patrol officers, assisted by members of the Bridgeport Police Narcotics Unit at his residence, said Bridgeport Police Capt. Brian Fitzgerald.  During the compliance check, Calhoun fled from the home and was later taken into custody at a neighboring residence, Fitzgerald said.  During the check, officers allegedly discovered nine firearms, ammunition, over 8 pounds of marij…

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by Kathy Reakes