Police in Ostrów Mazowiecka arrested a 52-year-old man on March 13th after reports of damaged windows in a residential building.
Shots Fired in Ostrów Mazowiecka
Police responded to reports of damaged windows in a block of flats and on a stairwell in Ostrów Mazowiecka on Friday, March 13th. The reporting party suspected the damage was caused by a pneumatic weapon and that the incidents had been occurring for weeks.
Investigation and Arrest
Criminal investigators examined the scene and found evidence suggesting a pneumatic weapon was used. A 52-year-old resident of the Ostrów county was subsequently arrested.
Intoxication and Weapon Found
At the time of his arrest, the man had a blood alcohol level exceeding 0.4 per mille. Police found a pneumatic ASG (Air Soft Gun) and ammunition in his possession.
Charges Filed
Once sober, the 52-year-old was charged with damaging windows and a stairwell with a pneumatic weapon, an offense punishable by imprisonment. – stated officer Marzena Laczkowska of the Ostrów Mazowiecka County Police Headquarters.
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