On July 22, 2017, Norwalk Police responded to a drug overdose at the Garden Park Motel at 351 Westport Avenue. A male victim was transported to the Norwalk Hospital due to the overdose. Norwalk Detectives began investigating this incident and quickly determined that Derrick Wiggins was a person of interest. Detectives worked with the Special Services Division, who subsequently arrested Wiggins on narcotics charges July 24, 2017. Based on Detective Dan Serio’s investigation, an arrest warrant was issued for Derrick Wiggins charging him for his involvement with the overdose. Detectives arrested Wiggins at court on August 11, 2017.
Arrested: Derrick Wiggins, 43 of 116 Southview Street Waterbury
Charges: Assault 2 and Sale of Narcotics
Bond: $100,000
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(Norwalk Police Press Release)