BLOOMFIELD — A suspected burglar was arrested late Wednesday night after a tense standoff with Bloomfield police, where he briefly pointed a firearm at an officer before surrendering.
Residents of the 200 block of Tunxis Avenue called police at 11:13 p.m. upon witnessing an unknown male attempting to break into their home through a basement door window.
The suspect, later identified as Raul Gonzalez, 48, of Bloomfield, was disrupted and fled when the residents yelled at him.
Police located Gonzalez walking on Tunxis Avenue shortly after responding to the call.
When an officer approached with emergency lights on, Gonzalez pointed a black object at the officer, which he then hid behind his back.
The officer, who had exited his vehicle and drawn his weapon, commanded Gonzalez to show his hands.
Gonzalez complied, revealing he was holding a black 50cal LTJ Alfa 1.50 firearm, which fires rubber balls using CO2 cartridges.
Gonzalez was taken into custody after he dropped the weapon on the officer’s command.
He has been charged with attempted burglary with a firearm, illegal use of a facsimile firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, breach of peace, and criminal mischief.
He is being held on bond and is scheduled to appear at Hartford Superior Court on June 14.
The Bloomfield Police Department commended the responding officer for his restraint and professionalism in handling the potentially deadly confrontation.
