4 CT Men Arrested After Guns, Drugs Found in Vehicle

Stolen firearms and narcotics seized in Stamford traffic stop

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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Four Connecticut men, including a Bridgeport resident, were arrested Thursday night in Stamford after police found three loaded guns - two of which were reported stolen - and drugs inside their vehicle during a traffic stop. The arrests came as part of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation.

Why it matters

The discovery of stolen firearms and narcotics in a vehicle raises concerns about public safety and the proliferation of illegal guns in the region. This incident highlights the ongoing efforts by law enforcement to disrupt drug trafficking networks and remove dangerous weapons from the streets.

The details

According to police, the Stamford Police Department's Narcotics and Organized Crime Squad (NOC) had been investigating Shayaa Brown, 27, of Stamford, for drug trafficking. Investigators also had information that Brown, a convicted felon, was in possession of firearms. When Brown's vehicle returned to his home, police blocked the car and conducted a search. The driver, Isaiah Landrau, 22, of Bridgeport, was found to be in possession of a loaded .40 caliber handgun that had been reported stolen from South Carolina. Further searches of the vehicle uncovered two additional handguns - a .40 caliber Glock with a high-capacity magazine, and a 9mm Glock with a 29-round magazine, the latter of which had been reported stolen from Bridgeport. Police also seized approximately 7.5 grams of crack cocaine from the vehicle.

  • The traffic stop and arrests occurred around 6:55 p.m. on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
  • The .40 caliber Ruger handgun had been reported stolen from Greenville, South Carolina on August 4, 2022.
  • The 9mm Glock handgun had been reported stolen from Bridgeport, Connecticut on October 16, 2025.

The players

Shayaa Brown

A 27-year-old Stamford resident who was the target of an ongoing drug trafficking investigation by the Stamford Police Department.

Isaiah Landrau

A 22-year-old Bridgeport resident who was the driver of the vehicle and was found to be in possession of a stolen .40 caliber handgun.

Jahiem Jones

A 22-year-old Waterbury resident who was arrested along with the other three individuals.

Edmir Andre

A 21-year-old Shelton resident who was arrested along with the other three individuals.

Richard Conklin

The Stamford Assistant Police Chief who praised the officers involved in the investigation and arrests.

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What they’re saying

“It's certainly concerning to see this type of firepower in a vehicle like this with people from all over the region. We're lucky nobody was injured.”

— Richard Conklin, Stamford Assistant Police Chief (Patch)

What’s next

The four suspects are scheduled to appear in court on February 26, 2026 to face the numerous gun and drug charges they are facing.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in combating the illegal trafficking of firearms and narcotics, which pose a serious threat to public safety in the region. The arrests highlight the importance of proactive investigations and intelligence-gathering to disrupt criminal networks and get dangerous weapons off the streets.