New London Man Arrested on Multiple Charges After Running from Police

NEW LONDON, CT- Police tracked down and arrested a man Wednesday suspected of a number charges related to selling narcotics.

Officers stopped Kellon McPherson, 21, in his car around 12:30 p.m. while driving, according to a release. McPherson subsequently ran from police, who set up a perimeter with the assistance of Waterford Police.

Police had learned of McPherson’s supposed violent tendencies, which was their reason for setting up a perimeter. They had also received information that numerous people had supposedly overdosed on heroin sold by McPherson.

McPherson was later found by police hiding in a backyard. He was arrested on six charges, including sale of illegal drugs and interfering with police.

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