Man to Face Weapon Charges for Having Loaded Gun at Danbury Shelter

A Danbury man will face weapons charges after witnesses said he dropped a revolver on the floor of a Danbury shelter Tuesday.

Jeffrey Demayo, 48, of Danbury, was arrested Tuesday and charged with breach of peace, carrying a pistol without a permit and criminal possession of a firearm, according to a police news release.

Officers were advised a male inside Dorothy Day Hospitality House, located at 11 Spring St. in Danbury, dropped a revolver on the floor in front of several witnesses, according to a police news release.

Officers found Demayo outside of the shelter, where he admitted to having the revolver, which was loaded and seized by police.

Demayo was released on $500 bail and is scheduled to appear in court Feb. 9.

[Photo courtesy of Danbury Police]