Groton City Police Arrest Virginia Man on Gun Charges and Assault

August 12, 2024 6:58 PM • Last updated: August 12, 2024 6:58 PM

Groton — Police arrested a Norfolk, Virginia, man Saturday night after he allegedly assaulted, strangled and threatened a victim with a firearm during a domestic incident.

Bobbie J. Morman Jr., 49, of Norfolk, Virginia, was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, possession of a large-capacity magazine, second-degree strangulation, third-degree assault, disorderly conduct, possession of an assault weapon, menacing, possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, carrying a pistol without a permit and first-degree reckless endangerment. He was held on $75,000 bail and was arraigned in New London Superior Court on Monday.

Police said at 9:20 p.m. they responded to a 911 call at a residence on Fieldside Drive. When officers arrived, they determined a domestic assault had occurred. They said the victim was injured but refused medical treatment.

Police said Morman, who was intoxicated and had a prior felony conviction, was in possession of a loaded firearm, ammunition and several loaded large-capacity magazines.