On August 19, 2024, members of the Bridgeport Police Regional Task Force received information about a man, identified as 46-year-old Ruben Palmer, who was reportedly carrying an illegal firearm near Boston Avenue and Dover Street.

According to reports, Palmer had recently been involved in a physical altercation and was believed to be searching for those responsible.

Officers located Palmer’s vehicle on Remington Street and initiated a traffic stop. During the stop, Palmer attempted to discard a firearm by throwing it out the window, shattering the passenger side glass.

The recovered weapon was a loaded semi-automatic .40 caliber handgun, later confirmed as stolen. Additionally, officers seized an AR-15 style airsoft rifle from the vehicle. Palmer, a convicted felon under a protective order prohibiting him from possessing firearms, was taken into custody.

Ruben Palmer now faces multiple charges, including illegal firearm possession, carrying a weapon without a permit, and violating a protective order. His bond was set at $115,000.