DERBY - Patrol Officer Tirado initiated a motor vehicle stop Oct. 24 on Nasir Gibson [DOB May 15, 1991] of Waterbury for motor vehicle violations.
During the stop, Gibson displayed signs of operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, police said. After failing standard field sobriety tests, he was placed under arrest for DUI.
Police said further investigation revealed Gibson was illegally in possession of a loaded firearm equipped with a large-capacity magazine. As a result, Gibson was additionally charged with the following offenses:
Criminal Possession of a Firearm (CGS 53a-217)
Criminal Possession of a Large-Capacity Magazine (CGS 53-202w)
Weapon in Motor Vehicle (CGS 29-38)
He was held on a $750,000 bond.
The Derby Police Department remains committed to removing illegally possessed firearms from our streets and ensuring the safety of our community.
We ask if you see a vehicle being operated erratically — speeding, swerving, or showing signs of impaired driving — don’t ignore it call 911. Your call could prevent a serious crash and save lives.
Provide as much detail as possible:
-Location and direction of travel
-Vehicle make, model, and color
-License plate (if possible)
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