2 Men Accused Of Illegally Dumping 100 Tires In Naugatuck: Police

NAUGATUCK, CT — Two men accused of illegally dumping 100 tires at a property in Naugatuck have been identified by police.

In a news release, police said their investigation began on Dec. 29 after a witness reported a U-Haul truck had dumped approximately 100 tires onto a commercial property on Prospect Street.

After further investigation, police identified two suspects, Andrew Gonzalez, 32, of Terryville, and Lavon Spradley, 22, of Bridgeport, who both had prior interactions with police "involving multiple illegal dumping incidents in various jurisdictions," police said.

Both Gonzalez and Spradley face other charges for illegal dumping, including conspiracy and illegal dumping of bulky/hazardous waste, according to police.

Spradley was arrested Friday and released on a $5,000 bond. He is scheduled to appear in court next month, according to police.

The department currently holds an active arrest warrant for Gonzalez. Anyone with information regarding his location is asked to contact police headquarters at 203-729-5222 or the department's confidential tip line at 203-720-1010, police said.

"The Naugatuck Police Department commends the collaborative efforts of law enforcement agencies involved in this investigation, including U-Haul, Waterbury police and Fairfield police, which ultimately led to the successful resolution of this case," police said in a news release. "This arrest sends a clear message that illegal dumping will not be tolerated in our community. The Naugatuck Police Department remains dedicated to upholding the law and ensuring the safety and cleanliness of our neighborhoods."