City Park Violation leads to Drug and Gun Arrest of Milford Man

A 38-year-old Milford man has been arrested following a late-night incident at Bicentennial Park on April 26th. Around 11:12 p.m., Milford Police found Gerald Dixon parked in the closed park. Officers observed drug paraphernalia in plain view, prompting a search that uncovered powdered cocaine, a Smith & Wesson handgun, and ammunition. Dixon was charged with multiple offenses, including weapon and drug possession, and violating city park hours. He was released on $31,001 unsecured bail and will be placed on pre-trial supervision.

Additional Information from Milford Police:

Dixon was taken into custody and was charged with:
– Possession, Purchase, Own or Control a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited who also Possesses a Controlled Substance
– Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon A Firearm
– Possess, Consume a Controlled or Counterfeit Substance
– Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
– City Park After Hours Violation