Crime & Safety

Norwalk Police Charge Man With Heroin Possession: Report

Police said the accused allegedly attempted to hide a fold of heroin in his mouth.

NORWALK, CT — Police said an Ansonia man was arrested after he allegedly attempted to flee from officers and concealed a fold of heroin in his mouth, the Norwalk Hour reported. Police said the incident occurred Wednesday after officers spotted Earl Sellers, 46, on Woodward Avenue.

According to the Norwalk Hour, police said the accused entered a roped-off construction site after he spotted the officers. When officers caught up to the accused, he appeared to be hiding something in his mouth, which officers later learned was a fold of heroin, police said. (To sign up for Norwalk breaking news alerts and more, click here.)

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