Crime & Safety

Bethel Police Officers Assaulted During Arrest

The suspect was violating a protective order when police tried to take him into custody.

Several Bethel police officers were injured as a result of a foot chase Wednesday.

According to the Danbury News Times, the officers were assaulted by William Estevez, 22, who allegedly violated a protective order and ran when officers tried to arrest him.

The officers sustained minor injuries, according to the News Times.

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