Bristol police arrested a man on narcotics and weapons charges at Bristol Central High School Tuesday.
Police said a detective spotted 37-year-old Jose Torres leaving the school around 7:50 p.m. The detective recognized Torres, who had two outstanding arrest warrants for sale of narcotics.
While taking Torres into custody, officers found a .380 semi-automatic handgun inside Torres’ vehicle. He was also found to be in possession of cocaine, according to police.
Torres told police he was at the school for a sporting event.
Torres was arrested for the warrant charges and also charged with several additional offenses including possession of a firearm on school grounds, weapons in a motor vehicle, and possession of narcotics.
Torres is a convicted felon, police said.
The suspect was held on a total bond of $120,000 and is due in court Wednesday.
