East Haven Police have arrested a second suspect in connection with an armed robbery at a McDonald's on Main Street that began as a Facebook Marketplace watch transaction and ended with shots fired in the parking lot, authorities said.
Justin M. Chapman, 18, of Hamden, was taken into custody on March 3, 2026, nearly two months after the January 8 incident. He was held on a $150,000 bond and was scheduled to appear in court on March 11, 2026. Chapman is the second Hamden teenager charged in connection with the robbery.
How the Robbery Unfolded in East Haven
The incident began in the rear parking lot of the McDonald's at 687 Main Street, where a juvenile and a friend had arranged to meet a prospective buyer through Facebook Marketplace to sell a watch.
Isiah Falconer, 18, of Hamden met the sellers at the location and attempted to complete the purchase through a payment app, but the payment did not go through. Falconer then drew a firearm. A struggle ensued between Falconer and the victims as they attempted to take control of the weapon. During the struggle, several shots were fired. No injuries were reported.
The victim was able to remove an extended magazine from the firearm during the altercation. The magazine was left at the scene and recovered by police.
First Arrest Came Quickly
Falconer, 18, of Hamden, was arrested shortly after the January 8 incident. He was initially charged with carrying a pistol without a permit and illegal possession of a large capacity magazine, and was held on a $250,000 bond. Additional charges including first-degree robbery and reckless endangerment were also filed against Falconer.