STAMFORD, Conn. — A 23-year-old Stamford man with a history of felony arrests is facing new weapons charges after police recovered a loaded ghost gun and ammunition from his residence Wednesday.
Walbets Salcedo-Santiago was taken into custody by members of the Stamford Police Narcotics and Organized Crime Squad following weeks of investigation into reports that he possessed an illegal firearm.
At approximately 4 p.m., officers conducting surveillance on the 100 block of Dale Street saw Salcedo-Santiago being dropped off. As police approached, he attempted to flee on foot but was apprehended after a brief chase.
A search of his home led to the discovery of a loaded 9mm Polymer ghost gun along with a bag containing 11 additional rounds of 9mm ammunition. Ghost guns are untraceable firearms often assembled using online components or 3D-printing methods and lack serial numbers.
Salcedo-Santiago was charged with illegal transfer of a firearm, failure to obtain a serial number on a firearm, and interfering with police. His bond was set at $150,000.
Suspect remains out on bond from 2023 felony charges
This marks Salcedo-Santiago’s fourth major arrest. He is currently out on bond for multiple pending charges from 2023, including robbery, assault, narcotics possession, and operation of a drug factory.
Authorities did not say whether additional charges will be filed in connection to the ongoing investigation. No injuries were reported during the foot pursuit or arrest.
Stamford Police have not disclosed whether the firearm was linked to any other criminal activity or if the ammunition was legally obtained.
