On Friday Greenwich Police announced that members of their Detective Division obtained reliable information indicating that Kristopher Chimblo, 36, was illegally in possession of at least one assault rifle.
A search warrant was obtained for his residence and executed on August 27.
Police said that during the search they discovered 4 assault rifles, 2 shotguns, 5 handguns, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, dozens of magazines (regular and high capacity), and hundreds of gun parts utilized for building and altering firearms were located.
Some of the assault rifles had been converted into fully automatic weapons.
Photo: Greenwich Police Aug 29, 2025
Subsequent to the findings of the search, an arrest warrant was issued for Chimblo for 53a-217 Criminal Possession of a Firearm.
Chimblo was located in Westchester and arrested as a fugitive from justice. He is being held in Westchester awaiting an extradition hearing.
This is an ongoing investigation being conducted in conjunction with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms, and law enforcement agencies in both Connecticut and other states.
Anyone who has information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact the Greenwich Police Department’s Detective Division at (203) 622-8054 or the Confidential Tip Line at (203) 622-3333. A confidential tip can also be made to [email protected]
Chimblo has a history with Greenwich Police including arrests involving drugs.
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