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Man arrested for waving toy gun around

Updated: Friday, 30 Nov 2012, 12:23 PM EST
Published : Friday, 30 Nov 2012, 12:23 PM EST

SIMSBURY, Conn. (WTNH) -- A Weatogue man was arrested Friday for waving a toy rifle around in public.

The incident occurred on Canal St.

Police responded to the scene after receiving a report that someone was waving a gun outside their vehicle.

When officers arrived, they located the individual, 35-year-old Steven Howes, who was in possession of a toy plastic rifle.

The toy gun was seized and Howes was arrested.

Howes, of 52 Canal St., was charged with breach of peace.

He was released on a $2,500 bond and is scheduled to appear in court on December 13th.

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