#Westport CT– At approximately 10:30 a.m. Friday, Westport officers responded to multiple reports regarding a male in his underwear walking on Post Road East without shoes. One of the callers reported the male had defecated on the sidewalk by Winslow Park. Officers located the male on Myrtle Avenue in the area of Church Lane. The first responding officer approached the suspect to check on his welfare and was immediately struck in the face and a struggle ensued. Additional officers arrived on scene and attempted to subdue the suspect, who actively resisted being taken into custody. One officer was bitten during the incident.

 

The suspect was eventually taken into custody after a brief struggle and was transported to the hospital. The two injured officers were also transported to Norwalk Hospital for treatment. The suspect remains in custody at this time and will be charged with 3 counts of 53a-167c Assault of Public Safety Personnel and 53a-181 Breach of Peace upon his release. The incident remains under investigation and additional charges may be forthcoming. The identity of the suspect will be released following formal charges.

 

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Noticias de Westport: Dos oficiales fueron asaltados

#Westport CT: Aproximadamente a las 10:30 a.m. en viernes, los oficiales de Westport respondieron a varios informes sobre un hombre en ropa interior que caminaba por Post Road East sin zapatos. Una de las personas que llamaron informó que el hombre había defecado en la acera de Winslow Park. Los oficiales ubicaron al hombre en la Avenida Myrtle en el área de Church Lane. El primer oficial que respondío se acercó al sospechoso para verificar su bienestar y fue inmediatamente golpeado en la cara y se produjo una lucha. Otros agentes llegaron a la escena e intentaron someter al sospechoso, quien se resistió activamente a ser puesto bajo custodia. Un oficial fue mordido durante el incidente.

El sospechoso fue finalmente detenido bajo una breve lucha y fue trasladado al hospital. Los dos oficiales heridos también fueron trasladados al Hospital Norwalk para recibir tratamiento. El sospechoso permanece bajo custodia en este momento y será acusado de 3 cargos de 53a-167c Agresión de Personal de Seguridad Pública y 53a-181 Violación de la Paz en el momento de su liberación. El incidente sigue bajo investigación y pueden presentarse cargos adicionales. La identidad del sospechoso se dará a conocer después de cargos formales.

By Stephen Krauchick

DoingItLocal is run by Steve Krauchick. Steve has always had interest with breaking news even as an early teen, opting to listen to the Watergate hearings instead of top 40 on the radio. His interest in news spread to become the communities breaking news leader in Connecticut’s Fairfield County. He strongly believes that the public has right to know what is happening in their backyard and that government needs to be transparent. Steve also likes promoting local businesses.

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