#Bridgeport, CT. (June 14, 2016): State Police Detectives from the Statewide Narcotics Task Force – Southwest office (SNTF-SW) and the Statewide Urban Violence & Cooperative Crime Control Task Force (SUVCCC) seized firearms, narcotics and cash after serving a Search and Seizure warrant in Bridgeport.
On June 13, 2016 detectives from the SNTF-SW and SUVCCC conducted surveillance on an apartment at 182 Hanover St. in Bridgeport after receiving intelligence information that the resident, William Akeem Hooks, was trafficking assault rifles and other firearms that were being obtained from southern states along the east coast. While conducting surveillance detectives witnessed Hooks conduct the sale of a firearm. The firearm, a GSG-522 .22 caliber rifle with a pistol grip and silencer, is classified as an assault rifle and was seized by SNTF-SW and SUVCCC detectives later observed Hooks leaving the residence in a vehicle and conducted a motor vehicle stop with the assistance of the Bridgeport Police Department. William Hooks was arrested without incident, at which time he was found to be in possession of 1 gram of ‘Crack’ Cocaine, marijuana, and $1,320.00 in cash. Hooks’ 2005 Dodge Magnum was seized as evidence and transported to Troop G-Bridgeport where it was searched by detectives via a search warrant. Detectives also served a search warrant on Hooks’ apartment where they seized a loaded Smith Wesson M ; 15-22 .22 caliber rifle with a high capacity magazine, which is classified as an assault rifle, and was reported stolen from Darlington County, South Carolina. Also seized was a loaded Glock Model 26 9mm semi-automatic handgun with a high capacity magazine.
William Hooks was transported to Troop G where he was processed and held on bond pending his court date. The Department of Children and Families (DCF) was contacted and a referral was made for two children, under the Drug Endangered Children (DEC) Program, who were in the apartment. All weapons seized were transported to Troop G where they were held as evidence.
Arrested: William Akeem Hooks (DOB: 12/29/86) 182 Hanover St. Bridgeport, Ct
Charges: Illegal Sale or Transfer of an Assault Weapon Possession of Narcotics Possession of an Assault Rifle (2 counts) Theft of a Firearm Risk of Injury to a Minor (2 counts)
Court: Bridgeport Superior Court June 14, 2016 Bond: $500,000.00
Seized Weapons: Weapon #1: GSG-522 .22 caliber rifle w/pistol grip and silencer – classified as an assault weapon
Weapon #2: Smith & Wesson M&P 15-22 .22 caliber rifle w/high capacity magazine – classified as an
Weapon #3: Glock Model 26 9mm semi-automatic handgun with a high capacity magazine assault rifle; reported stolen out of South Carolina
