Crime & Safety

Bridgeport Man Accused Of Throwing Person From Moving Car: Report

Police said a Bridgeport man has been charged with allegedly assaulting another person and throwing them out of a moving car in Norwalk.

NORWALK, CT – Police said a Bridgeport man has been charged with assaulting another person and throwing them out of a moving car in Norwalk, as reported by the Norwalk Hour. The alleged incident occurred on Sept. 2 as Samuel Laporte, 25, and another person were leaving a Main Street residence.

According to the Norwalk Hour, police said the two got into an argument, during which the accused allegedly punched the other person in the face multiple times and pushed them out of the vehicle. Police said a warrant was issued for the accused, who was arrested by Hartford police Wednesday.

Read the full story at the Norwalk Hour.

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