Crime & Safety

Ledyard Man Brandishes Pistol at Two Juveniles: Police

The alleged incident occurred in the front yard of 118 Meetinghouse Lane in Ledyard.

The Ledyard Police Patrol Division responded to a call from two juveniles, reporting that a man threatened them while brandishing a pistol. The alleged incident occurred in the front yard of 118 Meetinghouse Lane at approximately 5:40 p.m. March 24.

An officer's investigation reportedly yielded probable cause to arrest Paul A. Buskey, 65, of 4 Old Colony Lane, Ledyard, according to a Ledyard Police Department report.

Buskey was arrested on the following charges:

  • Threatening in the second degree
  • Risk of injury to a minor

He was processed and later released on a $1,500 non-surety bond, with an April 7 court date.

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