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Select Board approves sale of forfeited firearm for police credit in 4–1 vote
Summary
The Select Board approved the police department’s request to forfeit and sell one firearm to Northeast Firearms for credit toward equipment, with the board noting an expected return of about $300; the motion passed 4–1.
The Wilton Select Board on April 7 approved a police department criminal forfeiture to sell one firearm to Northeast Firearms with proceeds to be used as credit when the department purchases firearms or equipment.
Police representative Ethan presented the paperwork and said the department seeks authorization to dispose of the firearm and receive credit for future purchases. When asked about the financial return, Ethan said the expected credit was "only $300." One board member questioned the need for another firearm, asking rhetorically, "Do we really need another firearm? Can't we just melt it down?" Despite that concern, the motion to approve the forfeiture and sale passed by a 4–1 vote.
The board did not provide a named roll call for the vote in the record; the meeting transcript records a 4–1 outcome. The proceeds will be credited to the police department for future equipment purchases according to the paperwork presented.
