Crime & Safety
Norwalk Police Officer Arrested, Placed On Administrative Leave: PD
A Norwalk police officer was arrested Friday by Bridgeport police and later placed on administrative leave, according to police.
NORWALK, CT — A Norwalk police officer was arrested Friday by Bridgeport police, prompting the department to place him on administrative leave, according to police.
In a news release, Norwalk Police Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said the department was notified Friday that Officer HectorDelgado, 51, was arrested by the Bridgeport Police Department on an outstanding warrant charging him with third-degree stalking and second-degree harassment.
According to Podgorski, the arrest stems from a "family violence incident." Police did not provide further details about the incident.
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As a result, Delgado was placed on administrative leave, his firearm was seized and his police powers were suspended, Podgorski said. An internal affairs investigation will also be initiated.
His bond was set at $50,000 and he is scheduled to appear in court next month.
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