Man Flees During Traffic Stop In Norwalk: Police

NORWALK, CT — Police said a New York man was arrested early Monday morning after fleeing from officers during a traffic stop, the Norwalk Hour reported.

According to the Hour, police said officers pulled over Eric Henry, 31, of Mount Vernon, N.Y., after he allegedly drove through a stop sign in the area of Mulvoy Street. Police said the accused fled after consenting to a search of the vehicle.

After a brief foot chase, officers caught up with the accused and brought him to the ground after a struggle, according to the Hour. Police said they subsequently found two small baggies of cocaine in the accused's car.

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