DOJ investigates gun permitting in Waterbury, Middletown

The investigation

The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating gun-permitting practices in Waterbury and Middletown, two Connecticut cities. The investigation concerns how those cities handle gun permits.

What is known

The investigation involves the federal Justice Department and the permitting practices of Waterbury and Middletown. The development was reported by the Hartford Business Journal.

The investigation’s findings, the specific practices under review and any response from the two cities have not been stated in the information published with the development.

What comes next

A federal investigation can lead to additional public information about the practices being examined and any actions the Justice Department may take. No outcome or timeline has been announced here.

For residents, the central issue is how Waterbury and Middletown’s gun-permitting procedures are evaluated during the federal review. Further statements from the Justice Department or either city would help clarify the investigation’s scope and status.