Men Arrested for Gunplay on Indian Hill Road

After hearing gunshots on Indian Hill Road, nearby residents began calling 911 at approximately 1:53 p.m. The Orange Police Department arrived soon after and arrested two people.

Officers found out that handgun had been fired in the back yard of 881 Indian Hill Rd. and a resident of the home was arrested. An acquaintance was also arrested for interfering with police officers, the Orange Police Department said in a press release..

Matthew Gillespie 21, was charged with first-degree reckless endangerment, unlawful discharge of a firearm, possession of less than half ounce of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia. He was also charged with violation of a protective order as there is an existing court order preventing Gillespie from entering the home at 881 Indian Hill Rd. He was held on $25,000 bond.

Ronnie Henderson 20, of New Haven, was charged with interfering with an officer and criminal possession of a pistol. He was held on $15,000 bond.

Both were scheduled to appear in State Superior Court in Derby on June 1 if bond wasn’t posted.