Crime & Safety

Newtown Man Caught with Knife After Fleeing Walmart: Police

The man is facing weapons charges.

A Newtown man is facing weapons charges after police say he was caught with a large knife last week, the News Times reports.

According to the paper, John Lipusz, 36 was stopped by police after he was seen stealing a computer while holding a knife from a Danbury Walmart.

He is facing weapons and shoplifting charges and is being held on a $15,000 bond.

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