Man Flees From Accident, Officers In Stolen Vehicle: Norwalk PD

NORWALK, CT — Police said a Bridgeport man was arrested early Tuesday morning on charges of stealing a vehicle in Middletown and evading an accident in Norwalk. The arrest came after a brief vehicle and foot pursuit, police said.

Police said an officer noticed a vehicle with significant front-end damage travelling along Water Street just after an evading accident incident had been reported in South Norwalk. The officer subsequently attempted to stop the vehicle on the Stroffolino Bridge, but the suspect refused to pull over, according to a release.

Police said the vehicle accelerated away before pulling to a stop in a driveway on Fort Point Street. The suspect then ran from the vehicle, leading to a short foot pursuit, police said.

Police said the officer tackled the suspect to the ground, during which he actively resisted arrest. Officers were eventually able to subdue the suspect and also found the vehicle he was driving was stolen out of Middletown, police said.

The suspect, 20-year-old Luis Garcia, was charged with larceny, interfering with an officer, criminal impersonation, engaging pursuit, reckless driving, operating under suspension and misuse marker plate, according to a release.

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