Greenwich Man Resists Arrest After Allegedly Firing Handgun in Backyard

[Editor's note: The following arrest information was provided by the Greenwich Police Department. It does not indicate convictions.]

Thomas F. Belluci, 49, of Cutler Road was arrested and charged with unlawful discharge of a firearm, interfering with an officer, breach of peace and reckless endangerment on August 22, after he allegedly discharged a handgun in the backyard of his home.

Police said they were called to 68 Cutler Road, where Belluci reportedly resides with his parents, on a report of gunshots. Officers were met on arrival by Belluci, who reportedly told them he did not hear any gunshots, nor had he discharged any firearms.

Police said Belluci granted officers permission to look around the house. Police said while officers were conducting a visual search of the residence, Belluci went into a room and closed the door. When officers asked him to open the door, Belluci reportedly failed to comply, whereupon officers opened the door and saw him leaning over two long gun cases inside the room.

Police said upon further questioning, Belluci admitted that he had fired a handgun into a wooded area behind the house from inside the residence, through a sliding back door that opens from the kitchen to the backyard.

Police said Belluci was uncooperative when questioned about the location of the handgun. He was subsequently placed under arrest.

Police said when officers tried to cuff Belluci, he resisted and attempted to pull away from officers. Police said a physical struggle ensued and Belluci had to be Tased in order to subdue him.

Police said officers found the handgun in the residence.

Police said Belluci was held on bond and is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on August 29.