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Windsor Locks, CT (WFSB ) — Troopers assigned to Bradley International Airport arrested a man who had a loaded gun and ammunition in his backpack.
Troopers arrested 24-year-old South Windsor resident, Jordan Anthony Butler on charges of circumventing or failing to comply with airport security measures, illegal possession of a high capacity magazine, and carrying without a permit.
Butler was arrested on Saturday at about 3:30 p.m.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officials notified troopers of a carry-on bag with a loaded gun inside spotted on x-ray machines at the checkpoint.
Butler told troopers he forgot about the weapon in his bag, troopers said.
Troopers said they found a 16 round magazine and was loaded with 12 rounds of ammunition, including one round in the chamber.
Butler is due in Enfield Superior Court on Aug 27.
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