Norwalk News – Assault Arrest

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#Norwalk CT–On October 4, 2022, at approximately 8:30 a.m., Christopher Polk was taken into custody for having assaulted another man at a football game two days prior.

Norwalk Police Officers were dispatched to the football field of Brien McMahon HighSchool on October 2, 2022, at approximately 1:04 p.m. on the report of a male having been assaulted during a football game. Upon arrival, Officers located the unconscious man laying on the field, along with a large crowd of adult and child game spectators.

Multiple witnesses came forward, identifying Polk as the suspect, and providing a description of him. According to witnesses, Polk had used a football helmet to strike the victim in the head, and was last seen was walking away from the area. Paramedics were immediately summoned to the scene and transported the victim to Norwalk Hospital for treatment of his serious injuries. Officer Salley, the lead investigator, was unable to locate Polk, and prepared a warrant for his arrest based on allof his findings. The arrest warrant was approved with a $75,000 bond. Polk was provided with opportunities to turn himself in but refused to comply.

Investigators of the Special Services Division received information that Polk was livingat 30 Suncrest Road, Colonial Village, but attempts to contact him went unanswered.

Surveillance was established in the area on the early morning hours of October 4, 2022. Polk was located and taken into custody at about 8:30 a.m., despite his efforts to conceal himself. Polk was transported to headquarters without further incident. The victim in this incident has since been released from Norwalk Hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

Arrested: Christopher Ryan Polk, 32, of 30 Suncrest Rd, Norwalk CT

Charges: Assault 2nd, Risk of Injury to a Minor, Breach of Peace 2nd Bond: $75,000

Court Date: October 14, 2022

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Norwalk News: Suspect Wanted for Indecent Exposure


The Norwalk Police Department is asking for your help in identifying the pictured male. On September 26, 2022, the male approached a female victim at a local pharmacy, identifying himself as a medical student. The male asked the victim to allow him to examine her feet, and then exposed himself to her.
The victim immediately called for help, and the male fled. A second similar incident involving the same male was received from a different local pharmacy.
If you have any information about these incidents, or can identify the male, please contact Detective Nick Kougioumtzidis directly by telephone at (203)854-3185, or by email at NKougioumtzidis@norwalkct.org. We urge all of our residents, women in particular, to be cautious when offered any services involving a physical exam, and to only accept services from qualified professionals who are properly regulated and licensed.
Norwalk Police Tip Line: 203-854-3111
Anonymous Internet tips can be sent to Norwalk Police website at: www.norwalkpd.comAnonymous text tips can be submitted by typing “NORWALKPD” into the text field, followed by the
message, and sending it to TIP411 (847411)

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